NHK has learned that a Japanese research institute believes the wild bear population in Akita Prefecture may be growing as a ...

To combat a surge of deadly bear attacks in Akita Prefecture, Ground Self-Defense Force troops on Nov. 5 joined local efforts ...

Japan's National Police Agency has decided to send officers equipped with rifles to Iwate and Akita prefectures to help ...

The National Police Agency is deploying armed riot police units to Akita and Iwate prefectures to assist with this year’s ...

An epidemic of bear attacks has led authorities in northern Japan to ask for assistance from the Self-Defense Forces.

Japan sent troops Wednesday to help contain a wave of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture ...

A Japanese governor on Tuesday 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.

The amendment will take effect from Nov 13 in response to a recent surge in bear attacks on humans. Read more at straitstimes ...