Summary: Japanese military called in to deal with increasing bear attacks in rural prefectures SoraNews
1. Japan is experiencing a record number of bear attacks, with nine deaths in 2025 alone.
2. Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi has announced that the Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) will provide logistical support to local authorities for population control of bears.
3. The SDF will not engage in hunting but will assist local hunters with traps and other resources, as they are constitutionally restricted from directly engaging with bears.
2. Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi has announced that the Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) will provide logistical support to local authorities for population control of bears.
3. The SDF will not engage in hunting but will assist local hunters with traps and other resources, as they are constitutionally restricted from directly engaging with bears.
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2025 sees a surge in bear attacks in Japan, resulting in nine fatalities. Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announces the Ground Self-Defense Force (SDF) will offer logistical aid for bear population control to local authorities. However, SDF will not hunt bears due to constitutional restrictions; they'll
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ID: 407a9f5a-a95c-49e4-80ce-c77813ae7b6e
Category ID: listed_summary
Date: Nov. 6, 2025
Notes: SoraNews24 Summary - 2025-11-06 04:00
Created: 2025/11/06 14:44
Updated: 2025/12/07 22:39
Last Read: 2025/11/06 16:11