Thank you to everyone who takes an interest in Japan.
But there is something many visitors never see: the ongoing killing of bears and other wildlife.
Please see the Instagram post below.
#WildlifeProtection
https://t.co/ii594Sq1pK
Why Rural Human Depopulation Leads to More Bear Attacks
Abandoned land and food sources: As young people move to cities, rural villages, farms, and orchards are left unmanaged. Bears find easy food in overgrown fields, abandoned orchards, and garbage in less-populated areas. Forests expand into former human zones, creating more bear habitat close to remaining https://t.co/H6t2R2wnNX
Bears lose fear of humans: With fewer people around (and fewer hunters or active residents), bears become bolder and less wary. They venture into towns, villages, and residential areas more. https://t.co/53BWUHALKy
Bear populations are growing or stable: Conservation efforts, reduced hunting, and abundant food have helped bear numbers recover or increase in many places. Combined with fewer humans in rural zones, this raises encounter rates. https://t.co/2DgVtJ0EP2 .
@hana2001887
"Isn't it necessary to understand that the increasing number of bears fleeing from armed men roaming bear habitats to kill them will lead to a growing number of bears entering populated areas, but this is something that incompetent, genocidal politicians fail to consider?" #Japan
I’m Japanese, and I don’t believe fear should decide the fate of wild bears. Many of us want a different path—one based on coexistence, compassion, and evidence.
https://t.co/cPTzmrO7o6
I’ve been filing requests, writing letters, and speaking up a lot lately. I think I pushed myself a bit too hard.
I’m not as strong as I thought.
But I’ve learned that many people care about animals.
For now, I’ll slow down a little.
#ProtectNature 🌿
Human beings have done terrible things to other living beings.
We don’t say that often enough.
If more people remembered it, perhaps the world would be a kinder place.
#Wildlife