Chinese embassy urges caution as fatal bear attacks in Japan reach record highs and tourists venture into rural areas.

Declining human population and climate change have led to record number of human deaths from attacks this year ...

Four bears were killed in Japan on Monday as the country steps up a culling campaign amid a surge in attacks. This year has ...

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

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

Attacks have also taken place in central Japan. Last month, a bear entered a supermarket in Numata city and attacked shoppers ...

Thirteen people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April amid a surge in bear encounters across northern Japan ...

Japan deployed troops to the country's rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged ...

More than 100 attacks, record 12 deaths since AprilClimate change, rural depopulation to blame, experts sayBlack bears, ...

Japan's rural coastline is a treasure trove of hidden hiking trails, offering adventurers a chance to explore some of the ...

Active-duty troops are also providing logistical support like transporting traps and captured bears in some areas. Read more ...