Nara Deer Reach Record 1,687 as Park Overflow Prompts Prefecture Crowdfunding for Habitat Improvement [Good! Morning] (October 11, 2026)

A news segment from TV Asahi's "Good! Morning" (broadcast October 11, 2026) reports that the deer population in Nara has reached a record 1,687 as of July this year, up 222 from last year. Deer leaving the park area have been linked to frequent problems, including collisions with vehicles. Nara Prefecture has started a furusato-nozei style crowdfunding campaign, from this month, to raise money for improving the deer's living environment. Donations start at 3,000 yen, with returns including a guided tour of Todai-ji temple. Source: TV Asahi, "TeleAsa NEWS".

• As of July this year, the Nara deer population stood at 1,687, an increase of 222 from last year and the highest on record.
• Deer that have spilled out of the park have caused frequent problems, including vehicle collisions.
• Nara Prefecture launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for improving the deer's habitat; donations start at 3,000 yen and returns include a Todai-ji guided tour.

国の天然記念物にも指定されている「奈良のシカ」。 　今年7月の頭数は1687頭で、去年から222頭増え、過去最多となっています。 　公園からあふれ出たシカが、車両との接触事故を起こすなどの問題が多発。 　問題を受け、奈良県は今月から、シカの生育環境を整える費用などを募るふるさと納税型クラウドファンディングを始めました。 　3000円から寄付が可能で、返礼品には東大寺のガイドツアーなどを設けています。 （「グッド！モーニング」2026年10月11日放送分より） [テレ朝NEWS] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp