Schools in a suburb of Tokyo are adding bear sprays following recent bear attacks and fatalities in Japan, according to reports. Both outlets cite Japan’s latest public data showing a record number of bear deaths in the previous fiscal year, when 13 people were killed. They also report that additional incidents occur this year: from April 1 to May 30, five more people die and 20 others are injured. The decision to equip schools reflects efforts to improve safety and provide a rapid response option in the event of bear encounters near schools and surrounding areas. The articles frame the measures as a response to the growing number of bear-related casualties, emphasizing the recent increase in deaths and injuries rather than a single specific incident involving a particular school. No further details are provided in the excerpts about which suburb, how the sprays will be distributed, or when the equipment will be implemented.