
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.