Japan plans to cull thousands of bears after 17 fatalities this year
Seventeen people have died this year from bear attacks in Japan, prompting locals to purchase bear-repellent spray. Following multiple bear sightings in Utsunomiya, including near schools, authorities plan to cull thousands of bears as part of a new strategy aimed at reducing bear populations, which have become a growing urban threat in the country.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 18:45 UTC · Updated 11 Jul 2026, 18:50 UTC
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