Bonus Episode: One Bear of a Problem in Japan

This week, Gav and Dave talk about a major issue facing Japan, rampaging bears. Wild bears are causing whole areas of Japan to be declared no-go zones for civilians, and even the Japanese Self-Defense Forces are being called into assist in keeping people and bears at a safe distance. We’re diving into why exactly this is becoming an issue and why Japan’s ongoing struggle with a rapidly aging and decreasing population is playing a key role in this whole issue. As always, thanks for bearing with us! Reach out to [email protected] with any comments and we’ll get back to you. **Also, I said Akita and Iwate are “provinces.” They are prefectures (県）すみません！**All the best,Dave and Gav This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe