Wildlife Recovery: Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in Hakui, Japan, after decades of extinction on Honshu, with more birds expected to follow from a captive-breeding program. Climate & Disaster Risk: Typhoon Jangmi (Jiangmi) brought heavy rain to southern Japan, triggering the highest flood warnings in parts of Wakayama and raising concerns across the Kanto region. Human-Wildlife Conflict: A bear attack in Fukushima injured four people, highlighting how expanding bear activity is increasing pressure on communities; Japan’s Environment Ministry reported a record number of bear-related deaths and attacks in 2025. Sustainable Food Supply: Japan moved toward reducing reliance on wild eel stocks after trial sales of fully farmed eels began, aiming for stable, long-term aquaculture. Ocean Conservation Tech: A new Japanese eSIM travel product donates 1 yen per 1GB used abroad to coral reef restoration, linking everyday travel data to reef protection. Research on Vector Control: A study found mosquitoes can be conditioned to be attracted to DEET, raising questions about how the repellent works and potential vulnerabilities.