Visitors who ignore the rules and standards of public places are often labeled as "tourons," a combination of the words ...

Bear encounters surged across Japan in 2025, prompting officials to deploy troops and authorize police officers to shoot the animals. Editorial: Another daylight robbery of the U.S. Treasury Kevin ...

Wildlife authorities are advising the public to be cautious after a bear attacked two 87-year-old residents in their home off Kingsbury Grade in Nevada, near Stateline and South Lake Tahoe. It ...

The U.S. Embassy is warning travelers against journeying to Japan because of a rash of bear attacks. The November 12 alert was posted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan. The location for the ...

Japan faces a surge in deadly bear attacks, prompting military intervention in Kazuno. Over 100 attacks, 12 deaths reported; residents urged to stay indoors and use warning devices. Military sets ...

Japan’s military deployed troops to the country’s mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks. The ...

More than 2/3 of Americans surveyed oppose the president’s proposed budget cuts, while only 16% support cutting park staff. The national poll comes as national parks struggle under massive staffing ...

More than 100 attacks, record 12 deaths since April Climate change, rural depopulation to blame, experts say Black bears, common across Japan, can weigh up to 130 kg KAZUNO, Japan, Nov 5 (Reuters) - ...

Victoria Lytle was on her way down from a hike in July when she heard barking. She was in a popular part of the trail system ...

The State Department is warning Americans in Japan to be aware of their surroundings amid an increase in bear sightings after 13 people have been killed by bears in the country since April. Japanese ...

In this photo provided by the Japan Self-Defense Forces Akita Camp, Self-Defense forces personnel unload a bear cage from a military truck in JSDF Akita Camp, Akita, northern Japan, Thursday, Oct. 30, ...