Japan’s Environment Ministry has set recommended specifications for bear-deterrent repellent sprays as interest grows due to rising human casualties from bear attacks in recent years. The guidance is intended to support use of deterrent sprays.
WHO:Japan’s Environment Ministry
WHAT:Set recommended specifications for bear repellent sprays
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 3:32 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:Human casualties from bear attacks have been increasing in recent years, raising interest in deterrent sprays.
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