Japan Deploys Troops to Northern Mountains to Address Surge in Bear Attacks

Japan has deployed soldiers to its northern mountains following a sharp increase in bear attacks, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and over 100 injuries.

Japan Deploys Troops to Northern Mountains to Address Surge in Bear Attacks
Al Jazeera English
124.4K views • Nov 5, 2025
Japan Deploys Troops to Northern Mountains to Address Surge in Bear Attacks

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Japan has deployed soldiers to its northern mountains because of a surge in attacks by bears.
At least 12 people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April.

Al Jazeera’s Alex Baird reports.

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