News Black Bear Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita May 4, 2026, 11:20 PM

Description

In Yurihonjo City (Higashiyuri), a man in his 40s inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear around 08:20 and sustained injuries to his face and right arm; he was airlifted to a hospital by doctor helicopter. He was conscious and able to speak, and is believed to have run into a nearby house.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In Yurihonjo (Higashiyuri), Akita Prefecture, a man in his 40s inspecting rice fields was attacked by a bear around 08:20, suffering injuries to his face and right arm. He was airlifted by doctor helicopter and remained conscious and able to speak; police are patrolling the area and urging caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.386259, 140.050804

Sources