One Japanese city is taking no chances after a series of bear sightings this week, closing nearly 100 schools as officials scour the town, and as attacks take place elsewhere in the country.

A bear that sparked days of panic in a Japanese city north of Tokyo and forced the closure of nearly 100 schools has finally been captured, bringing an end to a large-scale search operation that ...

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which nearly 100 schools were closed. The bear was first ...

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic ...

Something bear-y unusual is happening in Japan! Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! Picture this: You wake up to police drones overhead, schools closed across the city, ...

The city of Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, home to half a million residents and located about 100km north of Tokyo, was put on high alert after the bear was spotted in a residential area amid ...

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo was captured on Tuesday after several days of panic during which nearly 100 schools were closed. The bear was first ...