News Black Bear Kawatsura (Kawatsura-machi), Yuzawa City, Akita Nov 1, 2025, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
On 2025-11-02, a woman in her 70s (K) was attacked by a bear while foraging in the mountains of Kawatsura, Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. She had entered the nearby woods alone during the daytime, carrying a hat, whistle, radio, and drinks.
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
Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 03:00 PM
Address
Kawatsura (Kawatsura-machi), Yuzawa City, Akita
Coordinates
39.153338, 140.572278
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