Demand for bear bells, sprays, portable radios and even fireworks is on the rise, with sales of such products at a Komeri Power home center in the Odate, Akita Prefecture, rising three-fold compared to an average year, according to the store’s manager.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2023/11/13/wildlife/boar-bear-attacks-japan-cities/

He might be able to talk to her when he goes to Akita.

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/anime/the-dangers-in-my-heart-episode-11/48815/

How did you EVER become governor of beautiful Akita?

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/bear-bounty-introduced-by-akita-governor-pays-%C2%A55-000-per-bear-to-hunters

Kelly McMaster, Dogs Trust Basildon centre manager, said: “The Akita pups in our care are so incredibly cute, playful, and messy.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23482079.basildon-dogs-trust-looks-forever-home-cute-siblings/?ref=rss

The cause of the accident at the facility in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, was still being investigated, the agency, JAXA, said.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/technology-news/2023/07/rocket-being-developed-by-japans-space-agency-explodes-during-testing-but-no-injuries-reported/