As bear encounters surge, Japan looks beyond culling
- East Asia Japan’s estimated 58,000 bears are increasingly coming into contact with people, prompting authorities to rethink how they manage the population.
- A bear walks on the premises of an office in Fukushima, Japan, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- (Kyodo News via AP) New: You can now listen to articles.
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- East Asia Japan’s estimated 58,000 bears are increasingly coming into contact with people, prompting authorities to rethink how they manage the population.
- A bear walks on the premises of an office in Fukushima, Japan, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
- (Kyodo News via AP) New: You can now listen to articles.
Sources: CNA