Bears used to be only found deep in the mountains. Recently, they have started to appear in urban areas. They have caused accidents and damage to agriculture throughout the country and Hokkaido, and have become a social problem. The event is aimed at educating as many people as possible about bears.

[Lecturer] Maki Yamamoto (Representative Director of Morinet Hokkaido, a non-profit organization)

[Co-sponsored by] Hamatonbetsu Town, Hokkaido Forestry Association Soya Branch

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