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Japan to arm riot police with rifles in fight against bear attacks

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Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) set up a bear trap in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo November 5, 2025. Kyodo/via REUTERS
Members of Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) set up a bear trap in Kazuno, Akita Prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo November 5, 2025. Kyodo/via REUTERS
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