1. Japanese authorities have sent police with rifles to northern regions due to a rise in bear sightings and attacks, causing concern among residents.
2. Bears have disrupted daily life, such as scaring customers away from restaurants and walking across schoolyards in Akita Prefecture.
3. The National Police Agency has deployed special units equipped with powerful rifles to deal with the bear issue, while local hunters are being enlisted to cull potentially dangerous bears, with governors requesting additional support and consideration for any injured hunters.
2. Bears have disrupted daily life, such as scaring customers away from restaurants and walking across schoolyards in Akita Prefecture.
3. The National Police Agency has deployed special units equipped with powerful rifles to deal with the bear issue, while local hunters are being enlisted to cull potentially dangerous bears, with governors requesting additional support and consideration for any injured hunters.
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Japanese authorities have increased law enforcement in northern regions due to an increase in bear sightings and attacks, causing concerns among residents. These bears have disrupted daily life, including scaring customers at restaurants and crossing schoolyards in Akita Prefecture. The National
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251107_04/#summary
Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-07
Created: 2025/11/07 07:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:37
Last Read: 2025/11/07 07:58