2025年9月30日，正值中國慶祝建國76周年國慶假期，大量中國遊客湧入日本，為當地旅遊業和商家帶來繁榮。然而，就在這一天，日本關西地區發生一起嚴重的交通事故，為這個本應熱鬧的長假蒙上陰影。事故發生在大阪南部的和歌山縣新宮市熊野川町國道168號線上，當日下午4點半左右，一輛載有8名中國籍男女的轎車與一輛大型卡車發生正面碰撞。

據日本MBS報導，事故現場路段為單向單車道，警方初步判斷轎車疑似越過車道，與迎面駛來的卡車正面相撞。碰撞造成轎車內一名中國籍女性當場死亡，其餘乘客的傷勢尚在進一步確認中。事故發生後，卡車司機立即報警，警方和急救人員迅速趕到現場進行救援和調查。

這一事件不僅帶來人員傷亡，也引發對交通安全和長假期間道路管理的關注。許多在日本旅遊的中國遊客及相關家庭感到震驚和悲痛，輿論呼籲加強對山區國道和狹窄路段的交通安全監管，尤其是在節假日高峰期間，防止類似悲劇再次發生。事故原因及責任認定仍在調查中，當地警方表示將對事故全過程進行徹底調查，並對外公佈詳細結果。

On September 30, 2025, coinciding with China’s 76th National Day holiday, a large influx of Chinese tourists arrived in Japan, bringing prosperity to the local tourism industry and businesses. However, on the same day, a serious traffic accident occurred in the Kansai region, casting a shadow over the otherwise festive holiday. The accident took place on National Route 168 in Kumano River Town, Shingu City, Wakayama Prefecture, south of Osaka, shortly after 4:30 p.m., when a sedan carrying eight Chinese nationals collided head-on with a large truck.

According to reports from Japan’s MBS, the section of the road where the collision occurred is a single-lane, one-way road. Preliminary investigations suggest that the sedan may have crossed into the opposite lane, resulting in a direct collision with the oncoming truck. The impact caused the death of a Chinese female passenger in the sedan, while the conditions of the other passengers are still being assessed. The truck driver immediately called the authorities, and police and emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide assistance and conduct an investigation.

This incident not only caused casualties but also raised concerns about road safety and traffic management during peak holiday periods. Many Chinese tourists in Japan, as well as their families, expressed shock and grief. Public opinion has called for stricter safety measures on mountain roads and narrow lanes, especially during holidays, to prevent similar tragedies. The exact cause of the accident and the assignment of responsibility remain under investigation, with local authorities promising a thorough review and public disclosure of the findings.