The governor of Japan's northern Akita prefecture has formally requested military support to protect residents after an unprecedented wave of fatal bear attacks.
So far this year, 10 people have been killed in bear encounters across Japan, surpassing the previous record of six fatalities set in 2024.
What did the Akita governor say about bear attacks?
"The lives of citizens can no longer be protected without the help of the Self-Defense Forces," Governor Kenta Suzuki told Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday.
Wildlife officials say the number of incidents has sharply increased as bears stray into populated areas in search of food.
"Attacks to the neck and face are extremely common," Suzuki said, noting that bears are now appearing not just in mountain regions but also in urban neighborhoods. He described the situation as "abnormal" and urged immediate federal assistance.
Remember that even hunting weapons are severely restricted in Japan.
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