Japan is currently facing an unprecedented public safety crisis due to a surge in dangerous encounters with Asian black bears, with 238 reported attacks resulting in 13 fatalities between April 2025 and April 2026, primarily in the Tohoku region, forcing authorities to authorize the hunting of up to 10,000 bears to manage the escalating threat caused by changes in bear behavior and habitat. #Japan #WildlifeSafety #PublicCrisis
