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In Japan, People Shoot Darts At Guy In A Bear Suit To Train For Attacks

There have been so many bear attacks in Japan, civilians are being trained to deal with them by shooting darts at a guy in a bear suit. There have

Travelling to Japan? Here’s why bear encounters are on the rise

Understand the reasons behind Japan's historic rise in bear attacks and how it might impact travel Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan confirms first fatal bear attack this year with two more suspected

Japanese authorities say a 55-year-old woman found dead last month was killed by a bear. It is the first confirmed fatal bear attack for 2026 following a record 13 deaths last year.
Taipei Times

Japan confirms first fatal bear attack this year

Japan yesterday confirmed the first fatal bear attack of the year after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. A spate of bear encounters including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year sparked alarm,

Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected

In 2025, Japan saw a spate of deadly bear attacks, with a record 13 people killed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.