A couple in their 80s was attacked by a bear around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Aizumisato, Fukushima Prefecture.

When faced by a bear, it is essential to hide, according to an expert, who said the animals are entering urban areas due to a ...

Louis Rees-Zammit has been called up to Wales’ rugby squad for the first time since his return to the sport after a stint in the NFL ...

The appointment of Satsuki Katayama as Japan's next finance minister on Tuesday could give markets cause to pause before ...

Central Hokkaido deserves a spot on your Japan itinerary—here's where to stay, what to do, and where to eat while you're there.

Japan's next likely prime minister Sanae Takaichi has finalised a plan to appoint Katayama as finance minister, local media ...

Japan is having its deadliest year ever for bear attacks. Eight people have been killed and 100 injured. Last week, a bear ...

Billy Halloran knows the woods well in Myoko, Japan; he goes there for regular walks, runs, and even raced an ultramarathon ...

Japan has seen a marked increase in bear attacks in 2025 — including seven fatal attacks, up from 5 fatal bear deaths in 2024 ...

Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held ...

A retired women's wrestling referee in Japan died after being attacked by a bear. Rescue workers found the mutilated body of ...