The bear wandered into the store in Akita City on Saturday and attacked a 47-year-old employee, who sustained a minor head injury, police said. Bear attacks are becoming a growing headache for the country, especially in northern Japan, where mountain ranges and lush bush provide an ideal habitat. The bear was later found in the storage area, so workers set up a box trap, with honey and apples to attract the interloper. The number of bear attacks in the prefecture was higher than usual this year after hitting a record last year, the spokesperson said. Japan also recorded the highest number of injuries or property damage as a result of bear attacks in the fiscal year that ended in March, according to NHK.

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Persons: Neriki Ancheta Organizations: Tokyo CNN, NHK, Akita City Hall, CNN Locations: Japan, Akita City