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Japanese prefecture holds bear drills amid increase in sightings

Japanese officials are working to reduce casualties from bear intrusions by staging simulations.

Published: 3:26pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 3:26pm, 19 Jun 2026

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Authorities in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture have been preparing for bear intrusion scenarios with simulations, including on a primary school campus. The drills are being held as bear sightings have been on the incline in recent years.

Japanese prefecture holds bear drills amid increase in sightings

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Japanese officials are working to reduce casualties from bear intrusions by staging simulations.