Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Tateyama, Toyama
Coordinates
36.575513, 137.523805
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