TOKYO, May 8 — Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets last year, sparke»»»

TOKYO – Japan confirmed on May 8 the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths in 2025, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation. A spate of bear encounters, including at hot spring resorts and in supermarkets, in 2025 sparked alarm, »»»

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