When faced by a bear, it is essential to hide, according to an expert, who said the animals are entering urban areas due to a ...

New Zealand man describes how he survived face-off with black bear in Japan - Some experts believe climate change and food ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

The appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister on Tuesday could give markets cause to pause before ...

Japan's next likely prime minister Sanae Takaichi has finalised a plan to appoint Katayama as finance minister, local media ...

Japan is having its deadliest year ever for bear attacks. Eight people have been killed and 100 injured. Last week, a bear ...

Billy Halloran knows the woods well in Myoko, Japan; he goes there for regular walks, runs, and even raced an ultramarathon ...

Japan has seen a marked increase in bear attacks in 2025 — including seven fatal attacks, up from 5 fatal bear deaths in 2024 ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held ...

A retired women's wrestling referee in Japan died after being attacked by a bear. Rescue workers found the mutilated body of ...

The wrestling world is paying respects to former Marigold referee Katsumi Sasazaki, who tragically died from a suspected bear ...