According to the Japanese newspaper "Yomiuri Shimbun," on December 9, after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake occurred in Japan, rumors spread rapidly on social platforms such as "X," with some claiming that the earthquake was an artificial one made in China, and others saying it was the curse of a bear that had been hunted by humans finally coming true.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiwamu Kihara held a press conference after the earthquake Yomiuri Shimbun
In response to the numerous rumors spreading online, the head of the Japan Meteorological Agency urged the public not to be misled by rumors and to remain calm. In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiwamu Kihara stated at a press conference on the 9th: "Please confirm disaster information through official channels of central or local governments and news agencies."
Previously, there have been frequent incidents of bear attacks across Japan, which have already resulted in multiple casualties. To deal with the large number of bears far exceeding previous years, local areas across Japan have generally organized personnel to capture and kill a large number of bears that have left their natural habitats.
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