A 26-year-old man was found dead on a mountain of Japan's northernmost island on Friday, one day after the hiker was reported missing in a brown bear attack.

A torn, bloodied shirt was found, local news media said, quoting police. A wallet, hat and watch were also located.

Authorities confirmed that the body of the victim was found on Aug. 15 on the mountain Officials in Japan said a body found on a mountain is that of a missing hiker who was attacked by a brown bear The incident involving the male hiker and the animal occurred on Thursday,

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war in an Aug. 15 address. The regretful behavior reflects a change in perception of Japan’s actions during World War II, as former premier Shinzo Abe shunned the topic in 2013.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war — the first time a Japanese leader has used the word in an address since former premier Shinzo Abe shunned it in 2013.

Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender.