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animal-attacks
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japantimes.co.jpworld9 days agoDeveloping
Bear Sightings Rise in Northeastern Japan Amid Reports of Attacks and Improved Food Forecasts
Bear sightings in north-eastern Japan have surged as animals emerge from hibernation, outstripping the pace seen in 2025. Authorities in multiple prefectures have issued warnings after frequent urban encounters. One woman's body was found in Iwate prefecture last week, soon after…