Bear attacks claim record 7 lives in Japan so far in FY 2025 Bear attacks claim record 7 lives in Japan so far in FY 2025
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
Japan has recorded seven bear-related deaths so far in fiscal 2025, which started in April, the highest since records began in fiscal 2006, the Environment Ministry said Wednesday, with most attacks occurring in northeastern regions and the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.