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Man in Japan takes four parakeets hostage in attempt to force woman to meet with him
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) Tells woman that "There is no way for you to save the parakeets except to come home." On February 7, in the hours between 1 and 2 a.m., a 20-something woman in the town of Nanyo, Yamagata Prefecture, received a series of messages via…...
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (376+ words) You say you saw fish, but have you seen a sawfish? Nature sometimes has the same sensibilities as I did as a seven-year-old drawing pictures. It seems at some point both of us had the idea that sharks are cool…...
Security guard jumped by bear at public restroom in middle of Numata City
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (513+ words) Bears in Japan are steadily getting closer to urban areas. Not too long ago, conventional thinking was that when journeying through the forests and mountains of Japan, you should be on the lookout for bears. Conversely, when commuting through your…...
Foreign traveler attacked by bear near one of Japan’s most popular countryside attractions
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (315+ words) Attack occurred near stop for shuttle bus to Shirakawa observation area. Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. - " Foreign traveler attacked by bear near one of Japan's most popular countryside attractions Attack occurred near stop for shuttle bus…...