A: Hey there! Did you catch the news? 😊
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: Well, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force is wrapping up its bear-capturing mission in Akita Prefecture! 🐻
B: Really?! Why's that? I thought they were still helping due to those bear attacks...
A: They've been assisting since early November, but as planned, it ends this Sunday. The Defense Minister said that over 800 personnel helped in 11 municipalities! 🤩
B: Wow, they did a lot then! So, what exactly did they do?
A: They set up 137 traps, transported bears nine times, and buried animal carcasses in holes. They also used drones to collect info! It was a huge team effort with the local municipalities and a hunting association too.
B: Sounds like they worked hard! And the Minister said they did it all with high morale? That's great to hear! 👍
A: Definitely! He also thanked them for their dedication. Let's hope there won't be any more bear incidents in the future. 🙏
B: Not yet, what's up?
A: Well, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force is wrapping up its bear-capturing mission in Akita Prefecture! 🐻
B: Really?! Why's that? I thought they were still helping due to those bear attacks...
A: They've been assisting since early November, but as planned, it ends this Sunday. The Defense Minister said that over 800 personnel helped in 11 municipalities! 🤩
B: Wow, they did a lot then! So, what exactly did they do?
A: They set up 137 traps, transported bears nine times, and buried animal carcasses in holes. They also used drones to collect info! It was a huge team effort with the local municipalities and a hunting association too.
B: Sounds like they worked hard! And the Minister said they did it all with high morale? That's great to hear! 👍
A: Definitely! He also thanked them for their dedication. Let's hope there won't be any more bear incidents in the future. 🙏
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Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force concludes bear-capturing mission in Akita Prefecture. Over 800 personnel participated, setting up 137 traps and transporting bears nine times, while using drones for information collection. The mission involved local municipalities and a hunting association.
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251128_13/#conversation
Date: Nov. 28, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-28
Created: 2025/11/29 15:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:21
Last Read: 2025/11/29 15:43