Bearman of Hokkaido

Hokkaido Prefectures Shiretoko Peninsula is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site The area includes one of the worlds densest concentrations of wild brown bears 84yearold fisherman Ose Hatsusaburo has forged a remarkable relationship with these creatures over a lifetime of working among them Bears obey his commands without a fuss and no fisherman has suffered a bear attack in 50 years A rapidly shifting climate and recent UNESCO directives mean this unique way of life now faces an uncertain future