News Black Bear Yuwa, Akita City, Akita Oct 26, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

On October 27, 2025, Shizuko (age 81 at the time) was found lifeless near a rice field in Yuwa, Akita City; the cause of death was an attack by an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma). Her husband, Koji Ikeda (86), a former hunting-association member, said bear appearances in the area had not been frequent.

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

Summary

Koji Ikeda (86) of Yuwa, Akita City lost his longtime wife Shizuko (81 at the time) in an attack by an Asian black bear on October 27, 2025. Ikeda, a former hunting-association member involved in bear control, described the shock of the incident amid concerns over bear appearances in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

39.590476, 140.181019

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