Japan deploys army to fight bears

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Japan is calling in its army to wrestle its ongoing bear problem . Last month, the country's Ministry of the Environment reported that Asian black bear or moon bear () and brown bear () populations have attacked over 100 people since March. With at least 10 fatalities among the tally, the government announced on November 5 that it is stepping up control efforts by deploying soldiers to Akita prefecture on the island of Honshu in northern Japan. In a statement to reporters, Akita's Governor Kenta Suzuki called the situation "desperate," noting that sightings and attacks are now occurring daily.