News Black Bear Tateyama, Toyama May 14, 2026, 05:00 AM

Description

Near Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town on May 14, 2026 at around 14:00, an 86-year-old man was attacked by a bear and sustained facial injuries. The man was believed to be walking on the trail leading to Shomyo Falls; his exact condition is unknown.

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

Summary

On the afternoon of May 14, an 86-year-old man was attacked by a bear on the trail near Shomyo Falls in Tateyama Town, suffering facial injuries. The town has closed the Katsuradai gate, is guiding visitors and conducting patrols, and authorities are checking the man's condition.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.575513, 137.523805

Sources