Since April, deadly bear attacks have claimed 12 lives in northern Japan, reports Reuters. Bear sightings in Akita have exploded 600% this year. Over 100 people have been mauled nationwide.

Rising populations of both Asiatic black bears and larger brown bears on Hokkaido have increased human encounters. — Read the rest

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