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Conversation: Tokyo trying to increase number of hunters to deal with threats posed by bears NHK

A: Hey there! Got any juicy news? 🤓
B: Not much, just the bear situation in Tokyo. 🐻
A: What's up with that? I didn't know bears roam around here! 😱
B: Yeah, apparently they do! And it's been a problem this year with more sightings than usual. 🤯
A: Whoa, that sounds scary! Have there been any attacks? 🙀
B: Well, one guy got hurt when he was fishing in Okutama Town back in August. 😨
A: No way! That's terrible... I didn't know Tokyo needed more hunters. 🤔
B: Yeah, it turns out they do! There are fewer hunters because many of them are old. And that's causing damage from bears and other wild animals. 🙁
A: So the government is trying to encourage more people to become hunters? 🤝
B: That's right! They raised the number of tests for a hunting license from five to six times a year. And they plan to hold an event with a local hunting association this month. 😊
A: Oh, that sounds cool! I wonder if more people will start hunting now? 🌟
B: Hopefully! They really want more license holders to go out and hunt. They even want to help improve people's skills. 💪
A: Good luck with that! Let's hope it helps keep bears (and us) safe! 😃
Summary
Unusual bear sightings in Tokyo this year, causing concern due to a reported attack on a fisherman in Okutama Town. The government is addressing the issue by encouraging more people to become hunters through increased testing for hunting licenses and a local event with a hunting association. They
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ID: 74eed699-9558-452d-a9f6-96205e5c4cc5

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251002_12/#conversation

Date: Oct. 2, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-02

Created: 2025/10/02 21:10

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:27

Last Read: 2025/10/02 22:50