Japan culled 14 thousand bears after a wave of deadly attacks. In 2025, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment recorded 216 bear incidents, which resulted in 238 victims and 13 deaths.
The Japanese authorities identified several reasons for the increase in attacks. Food shortages in certain years, rural depopulation, and reduced hunting capacity contributed to this situation.
The Ministry of the Environment of Japan was the entity responsible for monitoring and recording these incidents during the year 2025. The situation led to a significant response from the authorities, resulting in the culling of thousands of bears.
