News Black Bear Shojoji Temple, Kawamorita, Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Aomori Nov 9, 2025, 05:00 AM

Description

Early on November 9, at a ramen shop on the grounds near Shojoji Temple in Kawamorita, Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, a 57-year-old male employee was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long and suffered a laceration near his right eye; he was taken to hospital. The employee fought back and the bear fled toward Route 4; his injuries are not life-threatening.

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Summary

At a ramen shop in Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture, a 57-year-old employee preparing to open was suddenly attacked by a roughly one-meter bear near the back entrance. He sustained facial scratches and was taken to hospital but is not in life-threatening condition; he reportedly fought back ('I was attacked, but I threw it back') and the bear fled toward Route 4. The town and police have stepped up patrols and warnings in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 05:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

40.382310, 141.249205

Sources