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Another bear attack in Japan as earlier mauling victim calls for ruthless response: ‘Bears have learned humans are weak’

Japanese confectioner Keiji Minatoya, who was attacked by a bear in 2023, told Reuters news agency that he thinks authorities ...

Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

First auctions of sakura shrimp held in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture

The autumn fishing season for sakura shrimp kicked off in the central Japanese prefecture of Shizuoka on Tuesday. The first ...

Japan next premier's hometown: demographic challenges by the numbers

Yoshihide Suga, expected to become Japan's prime minister this week, hails from Akita prefecture in the north, which leads ...

Another bear attack in Japan as former victim calls for ruthless response: ‘Bears have learned humans are weak’

Japanese confectioner Keiji Minatoya, who was attacked by a bear in 2023, told Reuters news agency that he thinks authorities ...