As the crisis arrives to the outskirts of Tokyo, official policy aims to ease strict restrictions on firearm use, and promote ...

In Akita Prefecture, 67 people were attacked by bears, including four fatalities, in the year that ended in March.

We traveled to the front lines of Japan’s battle against the moon bear, which experts say is responsible for hundreds of ...

A village near Kita-Akita and Ani districts close to forests shared by humans and bears, in Akita prefecture, northern Japan.

Why are so many bear attacks happening in Japan? Troops deployed to tackle concerning problem ...

Since April, more than 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan.

Japanese authorities have warned residents Saturday to be aware of wild bears in the country's northeast Tohoku region after ...

A study is planned to analyze the impact of bear appearances on the daily lives and mental health of elderly residents in Akita Prefecture, which had the largest number of bear attack victims in Japan ...