Location
Description
In Nyukawa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, a man in his 50s was attacked by a bear while running and was bitten on the right arm and right leg, sustaining injuries.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Takayama 丹生川町久手, Gifu
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
36.178628, 137.512814
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