Shinji Sasamoto

Shinji Sasamoto is the mayor of Kadzuno, a city in the Akita Prefecture of Japan, which has been experiencing a significant increase in bear sightings and attacks. In response to the growing threat to residents posed by bears venturing into urban areas, he welcomed the deployment of military personnel to assist in ensuring public safety. Sasamoto has expressed concern over the daily risks faced by his constituents, which have disrupted their normal routines and led to cancellations of community events.