Japan has seen bear attacks skyrocket over the last few years, including a record 219 people attacked and 12 deaths between ...

A rogue bear that terrorised a supermarket in northeastern Japan was captured and killed after a two-day hunt that ended on 2 December. The animal attacked an employee and scavenged through the ...

Restrictions on hunting practices and greater emphasis ... In response to increased bear attacks, Japanese government officials this year proposed relaxing rules around gun use to make it easier ...

In response to a record number of bear attacks across the country, the Environment Ministry will ease conditions for using hunting rifles in urban areas. A panel of experts is expected to ...