Japan has recorded over 170 victims of bear attacks by the end of October this year. Residents are urged to be vigilant as bears increasingly forage near homes.

In the summer of 2023, global temperatures soared to unprecedented levels. Due to rising sea surface temperatures, numerous countries faced intense heatwaves.

After Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima plant into the Pacific, China announced a full ban on Japanese seafood. Videos of Chinese individuals making protest calls to unrelated Japanese parties are sparking controversy on social media.