The Guardian -
27 Aug 2026 04:00

Bears killed 13 people in Japan last year, as a lack of forest foods increased conflicts. Yet some say the countrys controversial cull could threaten the endangered speciesEvery summer, millions of people escape the heat and humidity of Tokyo by heading to the tranquil resort town of Karuizawa in Japans Nagano prefecture - just an hour by bullet train from the capital. Here, at the foot of Mount Asama, visitors stroll bamboo-lined pathways, cycle in verdant highlands, and practise the wellness r...
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