Hokkaido authorities confirmed through DNA analysis that a brown bear culled on August 15 near Mount Rausu in the Shiretoko Peninsula was the same individual that attacked and killed a man in his 20s from Tokyo on August 14. The victim, a company employee, was hiking alone and likely encountered the bear on a blind curve. The DNA matched the bear's hair found on the victim's clothing, identifying the culled bear as the mother in a family group of three bears removed from the area. Despite the removal of this bear, there have been multiple sightings of bears in the region that show no fear of humans. Additional incidents of bear attacks have been reported in other parts of Japan, including a man injured in Okutama, Tokyo, and a 70-year-old man injured in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. Experts have raised concerns about the ineffectiveness of some bear deterrent sprays, emphasizing the need for reliable safety measures. Meanwhile, a separate incident involved the discovery of a body wearing snow boots near the volcanic crater of Jigokudani in Asahidake, Hokkaido, with investigations ongoing. The presence of bears remains a safety concern in several regions, prompting closures such as the parking area at Shiretoko Pass near Mount Rausu.