In Kita-Akita city six people, including several schoolchildren, were injured in bear attacks throughout the day. The attacks started around 6:40 a.m., when four women were savaged one after ...

Employees at a supermarket in Akita, Japan, were forced to evacuate ... Recently, Japan has seen an increase in bear attacks, with animals venturing into urban areas in search of food more frequently.

Bear attacks are on the rise in Japan with a record ... was attacked by a 1-meter-long bear in a mountainous forest area in Akita Prefecture, northern Japan. She sustained injuries to her face ...

Callum Graham had an American Akita with him during the prolonged incident ... He also "let" the dog bite her during the attack, the court heard. She was left with bruises, swellings and other ...

Many happened in the Rotherham and Dearne districts, with one man, Jon Robinson, awarded a bravery commendation after tackling a Japanese Akita dog near his home in Mansion Park, Thurnscoe.