Filipino housekeepers mop up growing demand across Japan
Housekeeping services employing Filipino staff have gained in popularity amid growing demand in Japan for such domestic support,…
Brazen Japanese Bears Are Breaking Into Homes and Raiding Pantries
The perpetrators are between 2 and 3 feet tall, on all fours. On their hind legs, they can…
Japan family finds bear in kitchen, calls police
A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday,…
Tokyo Moves to Lift Bear Hunting Ban, Train More Hunters
As bear sightings and attacks become an increasing public safety concern, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on July…
As Japan’s population shrinks, bears are moving close to town and creating a big problem
No-one knows for sure exactly how many bears there are in Japan, but they’re on the move —…
Japanese government releases an anime advisory on bear encounters for children
TOKYO (The Japan News/ANN): Amid increasing sightings of bears in populated areas across Japan, the government has released…
Japan’s summer vacation budgets rise for first time in three years
Japanese summer travel budgets increased for the first time in three years to an average of ¥58,902 ($363)…
Tokyo May End 18-Year Ban on Bear Hunts
You probably won’t find one making its way across Shibuya Crossing or shopping in the Ginza district,…
Tokyo looking to lift ban on bear hunting for the first time in nearly 20 years
Given the recent influx of Asian black bears into Tokyo’s outskirts — with an estimate of up to 378…
Bear Spray Demand Fuels Counterfeits and Safety Concerns
High demand for bear repellent spray has led to a range of problems, including shortages, counterfeit products, and…
Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge
Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of…
Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge
Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of…