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Shiretoko: Japan's Wildest Peninsula, Saved by Its Citizens From Destructive Capitalism

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In Shiretoko, bells ring. They are not from any bell tower or temple, but those carried by some of the few hikers who visit the area. It is the way the Japanese have found to avoid running into a clueless bear. This peninsula, located in the most northeastern part of the country, is the wildest place in Japan and home to one of the highest documented densities of brown bears in the world. Shiretoko is a gateway to wildlife and one of the country…
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In Shiretoko, bells ring. They are not from any bell tower or temple, but those carried by some of the few hikers who visit the area. It is the way the Japanese have found to avoid running into a clueless bear. This peninsula, located in the most northeastern part of the country, is the wildest place in Japan and home to one of the highest documented densities of brown bears in the world. Shiretoko is a gateway to wildlife and one of the country…

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VilaWeb.cat broke the news on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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