Urban Bears, Human Ingenuity: Japan's Bear Repellent Boom The recent surge in bear sightings across Japan has sparked a national conversation about coexistence with these wild animals.
Amidst this growing concern, a trend has emerged: the rise of natural bear repellents made with Aomori chilli pepper.
The Bear Necessities Japan is no stranger to bear encounters, particularly in rural areas where humans and bears have long coexisted.