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Story summary
- Japan has seen increased bear sightings, especially in Tokyo's Nishitama area, prompting safety alerts for residents.
- A bear attack on August 23 injured a fisherman in Okutama, the first incident since 2019.
- Local officials and hunters are patrolling and using fireworks to deter bears.
- From April to July 2025, there were 55 maulings and three fatalities due to bear attacks.
- Authorities are exploring AI facial recognition and sensor-equipped fences as potential solutions.
