If you see a bear, and the bear notices you, do not panic. Do not run. Raise your arm into the air, wave it side to side and speak calmly to let her know that you are a human and will not harm her. Do not offer her food… I assume that the bear will then walk away, as there are no further instructions. Fortunately, the bears that I saw, I observed from the deck of a passing boat, and the bears were far enough away that they looked like medium sized dogs with puppies. Summer vacation in Okinawa consists of 5 weeks when the children do not have to attend school, but are set about 20 hours of Homework. Teachers are entitled to 5 days summer leave, plus can use as many of their 20
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