Foreign Tourist Attacked by Bear at Japan's Popular Countryside Site

A foreign tourist was attacked by a bear near a popular sightseeing spot in Shirakawa-go, Japan, suffering minor injuries. The incident occurred close to a shuttle bus stop, with bear sightings increasing in the area this year, prompting police and hunters to patrol and set traps. Visitors are advised to stay alert and take precautions as bears become more active before hibernation.