“I carry bear spray and three bear bells,” says a Japanese geologist who makes frequent research trips to northern Japan. “When walking through bushy places, I have my bear spray out from the holster.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/19/lifestyle/bear-attacks-hiking-iwate-akita-nagano/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #bears #animals #iwate #akita #hunting