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Tokyo lifts two-decade-old hunting ban as bear encounters rise
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by Yahoo News UK
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The reason for this change is an increase in bear encounters. A two-decade-old hunting ban has been lifted.
A two-decade-old hunting ban has been lifted. The reason for this change is an increase in bear encounters.
Further information about this development is available from the source. Details about the hunting ban and the circumstances surrounding its lifting are provided.
The source reports on the lifting of the ban and its connection to rising bear encounters, offering more context and information on the situation.
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Category: Local ·
Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: Yahoo News UK ·
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