Drones in use to locate, shoo away bears in Fukushima village
World 16:35 01/12/2025TOKYO -- NTT Docomo Business Inc. has begun deploying drones to locate and drive away wild bears, in partnership with the village of Showa in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, Jiji Press has learned.
196 people attacked by wild bears in Japan in April-October
World 17:08 17/11/2025TOKYO -- A total of 196 people were injured or killed in wild bear attacks across Japan between April and October, the Environment Ministry said Monday.
Japan to use extra budget to address bear attacks
World 17:38 12/11/2025TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday that a proposed supplementary budget will include spending to help local governments address attacks by bears.
Japan SDF prepares logistical aid for bear capture efforts
World 16:51 03/11/2025TOKYO -- Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is preparing to dispatch personnel to Akita Prefecture to assist with measures against wild bears, following a series of attacks on people in the northeastern Japan prefecture.
Man in Da Nang attacked by bear while returning from farm
Vietnam News 14:16 22/10/2025A man in a remote mountainous area of Da Nang City, central Vietnam was attacked by a wild bear on Tuesday evening while returning home from his farm, according to the city's Ga Ry Border Guard Station.
Asian black bear sightings in Japan hit record high
World 16:21 12/09/2025TOKYO -- Asian black bear sightings in Japan totaled 12,067 cases from April to July, the highest figure since records began in 2009, it was reported at a government meeting on Thursday.
Japan insurer to launch policy linked to bear culling
World 15:49 18/07/2025TOKYO -- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. said Thursday that it will sell to local governments a policy to cover property damage caused by bullets fired during wild bear extermination.
Japan enacts bill to allow shooting of urban bears
World 15:57 18/04/2025TOKYO -- Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to allow municipalities to give the go-ahead for shooting wild bears in urban areas.
