Bear Damage Resurfaces in Japan: Iwate Records First Fatal Bear Attack of 2026
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Iwate Prefecture has recorded its first fatal bear attack of the year, potentially the first in Japan for 2026. This follows 13 deaths from bear attacks last year, attributed to a growing bear population, rural depopulation, and acorn crop failure. The Self-Defense Forces and police are being mobilized for culling efforts.