OVERVIEW実施概要
- Date & Time
- 10:30-12:00, Friday, December 12, 2025
- Application Deadline
- 12:00, Friday, December 12
- Theme
- Why Have Bear Attacks Been Increasing in Japan?
- Briefer
- Dr. Mayumi Yokoyama, Professor, Forest and Wildlife Research Division, Institute of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Hyogo
Brief Bio: Studied veterinary medicine at Hokkaido University and received her PhD from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Specializes in the study of wildlife management. Began working at the Museum of Nature and Human Activities in 2001, where she researched mainly in Hyogo Prefecture the behavioral traits and nutritional state of Japanese black bears, sika deer, boars, and raccoons, which frequently come into conflict with people. Was involved in the establishment of the Wildlife Management Research Center, Hyogo. Currently a professor at the University of Hyogo Institute of Natural and Environmental Sciences, and research director at the Wildlife Management Research Center, Hyogo.
- Language
- Japanese, with consecutive English interpretation
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With more bear attacks occurring across Japan than in any other year, it has been having a serious impact on people’s lives and economic activity in regional areas. With continued bear sightings and attacks being reported around the country, the number of deaths from bears this fiscal year has reached record heights. What has led to this year’s sudden increase in bear attacks?
The FPCJ has invited Dr. Mayumi Yokoyama, a professor at the University of Hyogo, to discuss the background behind the sudden increase in bear attacks, the current state of wildlife management in Japan in comparison with other countries, measures that could be taken to prevent bear attacks, and what relationship people should have with nature.
Please note that you cannot physically attend this briefing, as it will be a Zoom webinar.
Embassy representatives and FPCJ supporting members may also participate in the briefing as observers (admission free).
As in our standard press briefings, there will be a Q&A session at the end.
*In principle, questions will only be accepted from members of the foreign press.
Members of the Foreign Press:
Please send any questions for the briefer or topics you are interested in to cp@fpcjpn.or.jp by 12:00 on Tuesday, December 9.
As there will only be a limited amount of time to ask questions during the briefing, we will collect questions and provide them to the briefer in advance.
*We will not be accepting applications by email.
