Bear enters Japanese airport

A nearly 4-foot bear caused major disruption at Japan’s Yamagata Airport on Thursday morning, wandering onto the runway and grounding 10 flights to and from major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Nagoya. The bear first appeared around 7 a.m., vanished, then returned — forcing a full runway shutdown by midday. Authorities are now working with local hunters and have set traps around the airport. #japan #bear #animals #travel