Japan is increasing preparedness for a surge in bear attacks through coordinated training exercises involving police, rescue workers, hunters, and civilians. These drills aim to improve responses to potential encounters with bears, which have become more frequent in recent months. A person wearing a realistic bear costume is used during the training to simulate real-life scenarios. The exercises focus on coordinated procedures for handling crises involving bears. Authorities initiated the drills in response to the growing number of reported bear attacks on people. The training emphasizes effective communication and collaboration between different response teams to ensure public safety. This proactive approach seeks to mitigate risks and improve outcomes in the event of a bear encounter.