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Japan witnessed a wide array of wildlife encounters in 2023, ranging from bear attacks to monkeys seeking warmth by a bonfire. Take a look at these articles and accompanying photo series to reminisce about the surprising and heartwarming interactions with the animal kingdom in 2023.
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Recent Surge in Bear Attacks in Japan Linked to Failed Harvest of Beech Nuts
MORIOKA — The Tohoku Regional Forest Office revealed on October 20th that the fruiting of beech nut crops, a crucial food source for bears, received the worst rating of a “failed harvest” in all five prefectures in northeast Japan, except Fukushima. This decline in available food may have contributed to the increasing number of bear attacks across the region.
Hokkaido’s Notorious Cattle-Killing Brown Bear, ‘OSO18,’ Presumed Dead
SAPPORO — The brown bear known as “OSO18,” responsible for multiple attacks on cattle in Hokkaido towns, was reportedly killed in late July. The Hokkaido Prefectural Government’s brown bear task force confirmed the news on August 22nd. The death of this notorious bear brings relief to the affected communities.
Record-Size Octopus Purchased by West Japan Seafood Dealer Becomes Aquarium Exhibit
HIMEJI, Hyogo — A massive octopus weighing 5.4 kilograms, caught off the coast of Akashi, a city known for its “Akashiyaki”-style octopus dumplings, has been generously donated to the Hyogo Prefecture aquarium. This record-size octopus has become a popular exhibit, captivating visitors with its impressive size.
Central Japan Zoo’s Winter Tradition: Monkeys by the Bonfire
INUYAMA, Aichi — As a winter solstice tradition, visitors to a zoo in central Japan can observe drowsy-looking Yakushima macaques gathered around a bonfire. This heartwarming spectacle started on December 22nd, offering a unique opportunity to witness the monkeys enjoying the warmth of the fire during the cold winter months.
Japanese Zoos Collect Old Smartphones to Protect Gorilla Habitats
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