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Japan saw a record 13 bear-related deaths in 2024, prompting increased culling and efforts to boost bear meat consumption.
A record 13 people have been killed by bears in Japan in 2024, driving a surge in bear attacks linked to rising bear populations, declining human numbers, and poor acorn harvests.
In response, authorities are intensifying culling efforts, with military and police involvement, and promoting bear meat consumption through $118 million in subsidies.
Restaurants in Aomori, Sapporo, and other regions are featuring bear meat on menus, with growing demand and positive reviews, though limited processing facilities prevent full utilization of harvested animals.
Some local businesses have built their own butcheries to turn bear meat into a tourism and economic asset.
Japón registró un récord de 13 muertes relacionadas con osos en 2024, lo que provocó un aumento del sacrificio y los esfuerzos para aumentar el consumo de carne de oso.