1. Japan has experienced a record number of bear attacks this fiscal year, with 10 deaths reported.
2. The latest fatality occurred in Akita Prefecture last Friday, and as of October 27th, at least 78 people have been attacked by bears this month.
3. The prefectures with the highest number of victims are Akita (35), Iwate (10), and Fukushima (8).
2. The latest fatality occurred in Akita Prefecture last Friday, and as of October 27th, at least 78 people have been attacked by bears this month.
3. The prefectures with the highest number of victims are Akita (35), Iwate (10), and Fukushima (8).
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Japan has witnessed an unprecedented number of bear attacks this fiscal year, resulting in 10 fatalities. The latest death occurred in Akita Prefecture last week, with at least 78 people attacked by bears in October alone. Notably, the hardest-hit prefectures are Akita (35), Iwate (10), and
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251027_16/#summary
Date: Oct. 27, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-27
Created: 2025/10/27 23:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:18
Last Read: 2025/10/28 08:01