1. A woman was discovered dead in a rice field in northern Japan on Monday, with signs suggesting she may have been attacked by a bear.
2. Another resident reported seeing a bear near the scene, and police found a damaged body that matches a description of the missing man from neighboring Iwate prefecture.
3. The incident occurred in an area surrounded by mountains and rice fields, about 25 kilometers southeast of JR Akita railway station, where bear sightings have also been reported.
2. Another resident reported seeing a bear near the scene, and police found a damaged body that matches a description of the missing man from neighboring Iwate prefecture.
3. The incident occurred in an area surrounded by mountains and rice fields, about 25 kilometers southeast of JR Akita railway station, where bear sightings have also been reported.
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A woman was found dead in a rice field in northern Japan on Monday, suspected to be the victim of a bear attack. Another resident reported seeing a bear near the scene and police found evidence of a missing man from neighboring Iwate prefecture. The incident took place in an area known for bear
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251027_20/#summary
Date: Oct. 27, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-27
Created: 2025/10/28 01:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:18
Last Read: 2025/10/28 07:42