The army began operating in Akita prefecture following a wave of deadly bear attacks. Twelve people have been killed and more than 100 attacks have been reported across Japan since April.

KAZUNO: Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday (Nov 5) to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a w

Japan has deployed troops to the country's north to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks.

Japan deployed troops to the country's rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged communities were struggling to cope with an unprecedented wave of attacks. The operation began in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, a small town nestled among forested mountains that has seen a sharp rise…

Deadly bear crisis hits Japan with 12 deaths, 100+ injuries. Military assists as bears invade schools and homes.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Defense Ministry sent troops on Wednesday to the northern prefecture of Akita to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have horrified residents in the mountainous region. Bears have showed up near schools, train stations, supermarkets and even a hot springs resort, with attacks by the animals reported almost daily […]

Japan has deployed troops to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in the northern prefecture of Akita.