Japan killed more than 14,000 bears between April 2025 and January 2026 after record attacks on people; despite the cull, 6 people have been killed this year and the government plans to remove another 8,800 bears

• Located at the foot of Mount Asama, its bamboo-lined pathways and canopied forests make for the perfect tranquil escape.
• But along with humans even bears move to the area in search of food including mulberries, ants, leaves and cherry blossoms.