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Bear attacks have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year, prompting emergency measures that make it easier for local governments to authorise hunters to shoot bears in populated areas.

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A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...

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From drag shows in Shinjuku Ni-chome to hotel parties and techno raves, here’s how to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo.