
News Black Bear Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita May 4, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
On May 5 in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, a 48-year-old man was attacked by a bear about 1 meter long while in a rice field; he suffered injuries to his face and arm and was taken to hospital. Authorities are patrolling the area, marking this the first human injury in the prefecture this year.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the 5th, a 48-year-old man was attacked by an approximately 1-meter bear in a rice field in Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture, suffering injuries to his face and arm and being taken to hospital. The prefecture has stepped up warnings around the area as this is the first human injury this year.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Yurihonjō Taniyamakoji, Akita
Coordinates
39.386259, 140.050804
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