🐻 Bear Attacks in Japan — What’s Happening?

Recently in Japan, bear attacks have been increasing, especially in northern areas like Akita and Iwate. Bears are coming into towns to look for food, and this has become dangerous for local people. Because of this, the government now allows special hunters and trained police to remove (cull) bears when they enter residential areas.

It’s a serious situation, and many communities are trying to find a balance between protecting people and protecting wildlife.

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🈶 Simple Language Tip: 「〜すぎる」 (too much / too many)

The grammar 〜すぎる means “too much”.

Examples:

熊が多すぎます。

Kuma ga oo-sugimasu.

= There are too many bears.

危険すぎます。

Kiken sugimasu.

= It’s too dangerous.

町に来る熊が多すぎる。