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Bear sightings and attacks have increased in northern Japan, prompting authorities to close parks and advise residents and visitors to stay alert, avoid affected areas, and report sightings. The U.S. Embassy and consulates recommend enrolling in STEP for safety updates and provide contact information for assistance.
Japanese police have arrested a woman and her parents in connection with a beheading case in Sapporo, Japan's northern city. The headless body of the victim, Hitoshi Ura, was found in a hotel room three weeks ago. The woman, Runa Tamura, and her father, Osamu Tamura, were arrested on suspicion of conspiring in the beheading, while the mother, Hiroko Tamura, was arrested for allegedly helping transport and keep the severed head at home. The motive and the relationship between the woman and the victim are still under investigation.
Japanese police have arrested a woman, Runa Tamura, and her parents in connection with a beheading case in Sapporo, Japan. The headless body of the victim, Hitoshi Ura, was found in a hotel room in the city's entertainment district three weeks ago. The suspects are accused of conspiring to behead the victim and relocating his severed head. The motive and the relationship between the suspects and the victim are still under investigation.
A doctor and his daughter in Sapporo have been arrested for allegedly decapitating a man in a hotel room and leaving with the head. The police are investigating the motive and the relationship between the suspects and the victim.
Anchor Brewing, known for its role in the craft beer movement, will no longer sell its portfolio outside of California, according to a company representative. The decision comes as Sapporo, which purchased the brewery in 2017, has decided to cease production of Anchor Brewing's historic Christmas Ale due to its time-intensive and costly brewing and packaging requirements. The representative noted that 70% of Anchor's beers are sold within California, but the move is likely to disappoint fans of the brewery outside of the state.