Location
Description
In Gojome Town, Akita, farmer Toshiyuki Sawada (76) was attacked by a bear when he opened a rice-storage warehouse shutter; the bear clawed his right shoulder, he fell into a drainage ditch, and was attacked again, injuring his right eye. He was taken to hospital, suffered serious injuries requiring about a month and a half of recovery, and his right eye can sense light but remains impaired.
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
Monday, November 3, 2025 at 09:00 AM
Address
Gojome Town, Akita, Akita
Coordinates
39.943897, 140.111535
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