Tokyo Suburb to Distribute Bear Sprays to Schools Amid Rising Attacks

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Published: 2026-06-24T23:29:00Z
Category: crime-public-safety
Source: The Sun Malaysia
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Hachioji, a suburb of Tokyo, is implementing a new safety initiative by purchasing 700 anti-bear sprays. These will be distributed to schools and community organizations to protect residents. The measure comes in response to a significant increase in bear sightings and attacks in the area since April, raising public safety concerns.

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