A roaming bear has triggered an unprecedented alert in Japan's Utsunomiya City, forcing authorities to close 94 schools and heighten safety measures for residents. The incident comes as Japan witnesses a record surge in bear sightings, raising concerns over increasing human-wildlife encounters. Experts point to habitat changes, food shortages, and shifting environmental conditions as possible reasons behind the growing number of bear appearances near populated areas. This report examines the latest incident and the broader wildlife challenge facing Japan.

Japan's Bear Trouble Rises, Leads To Mass School Closure Near Tokyo

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Japan's Bear Trouble Rises, Leads To Mass School Closure Near Tokyo