Location
Description
Around 11:00 on June 3, in Oshikawa, Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a man in his 90s was bitten on the hand and shoulder by a bear while working in a field and suffered minor injuries.
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
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Yurihonjō 親川, Akita
This news pin shows the reported area, not an exact point.
Coordinates
39.445322, 140.046138
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