A recent confrontation between a Hokkaido town assembly member and a hunters’ association shines a light on how graying and shrinking towns are dealing with the growing bear threat. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/20/japan/society/shakotan-bear-hokkaido/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #bears #animals #hunting #hokkaido #shakotan