'We cannot make them fast enough': Japan can't get enough of these $4,000 robot wolves used to scare off bears, even if they look like something from your worst nightmare

Monster Wolf.

• Japan recorded surge in deadly bear attacks alongside tens of thousands of nationwide sightings
• Monster Wolf uses flashing lights and terrifying sounds to scare aggressive wildlife away
• Demand surged after bears wandered into homes, schools, supermarkets, and tourist resorts nationwide

Japan is experiencing a record surge in bear attacks, with 13 human fatalities reported in 2025 and more than 50,000 sightings reported nationwide.