The three — all residents of the city of Akita — had been repairing sewer pipes since early that morning, according to the prefectural government. Read more
Cases of bears making their way into homes and shops are on the rise across the country as the animal’s natural food sources become scarce. Read more
The animal, which attacked a 47-year-old male employee on Saturday morning, was captured in a box trap on Monday morning. Read more
Standing at the summit of Hokkaido’s highest peak, I’m overcome with relief. It’s as though I’d been holding my breath the entire climb up. Read more
Four people were attacked by a bear on Monday in a residential area of Akita city. The whereabouts of the animal was currently unknown, local authorities said. Read more
