Bear attacks on humans are increasing at an unprecedented rate, with 54 incidents reported nationwide in the four months to July, according to the environment ministry. The figure so far is the ...
Japan recorded 219 bear attacks on people in the 12-months leading up to March this year, including six fatalities. It was the highest number of incidents and sightings since records began in 2006.
Bear attacks have decreased this fiscal year, but a record number of sightings of the animals have been reported, and officials are warning people to remain vigilant. As of the end of August ...
On Wednesday Japan's Environment Ministry says, across the country, 180 people were attacked by bears, five fatally, between April and October this year. This is the worst number ever since the ...
Japanese officials have initiated a series of measures designed to prevent bear attacks and protect humans where necessary. In April, the Environment Ministry listed bears as a species to be ...