Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Address
Yuwa, Akita City, Akita
Coordinates
39.590476, 140.181019
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