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Bear attacks surge in Japan, prompting residents to change routines

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Bear encounters and attacks are on the rise in Japan, leading residents to alter their daily routines and take increased safety precautions. One foreign resident in Gunma Prefecture, who has experienced multiple attacks, now carries bear spray and a baseball bat when venturing into the hills. This trend is prompting authorities to issue warnings as bears become more active and venture into residential areas and farmlands. AI

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Bear attacks surge in Japan, prompting residents to change routines

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routines

    Jeff Kingston used to take long walks with his dogs across the hills of Gunma in central Japan. But not this year. He has good reason. Kingston said he has encountered bears in those mountains more than 100 times over the years and been charged by aggressive bears around a dozen …

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