The troops will provide logistical support, such as setting up box traps and transporting bears that have been euthanised.
A governor called for help from the military to deal with a spate of "truly dire" deadly bear attacks, which have risen to record levels this year in Japan.
A Japanese governor wants soldiers to hunt bears after the animals killed one person and injured dozens more this year. Akita ...
A record high of 10 deaths caused by bear attacks has been reported in Japan so far in fiscal 2025, amid a recent surge in bear-related incidents across the country, according to the Environment ...
Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) will assist local authorities in northeastern Japan in combating a surge in bear attacks ...
Japan will send in its armed forces to combat a growing population of aggressive bears. Ten people have been killed by the animals since April, surpassing the previous high of six in the fiscal year ...
The governor of Akita Prefecture in northern Japan has sought help from the country's Self-Defense Forces, or SDF, to capture ...
The governor of a northern Japanese province is appealing for military intervention after a spate of deadly bear attacks.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday that his ministry would send Self-Defense Forces personnel to Akita Prefecture within the day to discuss measures to prevent bear attacks. Koizu ...
Bear attacks on people in areas where people live are becoming increasingly severe. Systems to protect lives must be established urgently.
A bear wandered into a downtown underground parking lot in Morioka on Oct. 28, prompting a massive police response, while ...
The governor of Akita prefecture pleaded for help after a bear killed one person and injured three other people amid a record ...