A spate of fatal bear attacks across Japan has dominated local news for weeks, prompting the government to send soldiers to one of the most affected areas. Meme traders have piled into the shares of two little-known companies whose products offer some protection for hikers and rural residents.At least 12 people have been killed by bears so far in the year starting April, exceeding the previous high of six in 2023, according to government data. Most of the victims have been elderly people in the...