Location
Description
On the promenade to Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, bear attacks occurred repeatedly, injuring an 86-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman (two people in total). The bears are believed to have fled downstream and into the mountains, and the walkway was closed on the 15th while authorities remain on alert.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Bear attacks occurred repeatedly on the Shomyo Falls promenade in Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, injuring an 86-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman. Witnesses say the bears fled downstream and into the mountains, and the town closed the walkway on the 15th and is keeping watch.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tateyama, Toyama
Coordinates
36.575513, 137.523805
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