Bears have killed a record number of people in Japan this year, the environment ministry said on Thursday, as another possible victim was reported missing. Bears hungry because of shortages of food ...

The season for autumn leaves has started in Japan, and many people want to go hiking. But this year, more hikers are worried ...

Separate bear attacks in Japan killed one and injured four on Friday, officials said, days after the government vowed to toughen measures because of a record year of deadly assaults by the animals.