Japan has been grappling with a concerning rise in bear attacks that have resulted in a record-high annual death toll while injuring more than 100 people.

With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the ...

Japan's Environment Ministry says a record 11 people have been killed in bear attacks across Japan since the start of this ...

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 ...

Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) will assist local authorities in northeastern Japan in combating a surge in 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.

Ten people have been killed by bears in Japan so far this year.

The governor of Akita Prefecture asked the Defense Ministry on Tuesday to send in Self-Defense Forces personnel to help deal ...

A regional Japanese official asked the government on Tuesday to send in the military to help deal with a "truly ...