1. Bears have been causing incidents in northeastern Japan, specifically in Akita Prefecture's Misato town and Kamaishi City of Iwate Prefecture.
- In Misato, two bears were spotted on a high school playground and left after 12 hours.
- Elsewhere in Akita City, an elderly man was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face.
2. A series of bear attacks resulting in injuries have occurred in Akita Prefecture this year.
- The local police have increased patrols and issued warnings against Asian black bears.
3. In Kamaishi City, another elderly man was attacked by a bear near his house while trying to scare it away. He suffered injuries to his hand and thigh but is reported to be non-life-threatening.
- Local authorities are urging caution among nearby residents due to these increased bear incidents.
- In Misato, two bears were spotted on a high school playground and left after 12 hours.
- Elsewhere in Akita City, an elderly man was attacked by a bear and sustained injuries to his face.
2. A series of bear attacks resulting in injuries have occurred in Akita Prefecture this year.
- The local police have increased patrols and issued warnings against Asian black bears.
3. In Kamaishi City, another elderly man was attacked by a bear near his house while trying to scare it away. He suffered injuries to his hand and thigh but is reported to be non-life-threatening.
- Local authorities are urging caution among nearby residents due to these increased bear incidents.
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Summary
Multiple bear incidents reported in Akita and Iwate Prefectures, Japan. In Misato town, bears appeared on a high school playground for 12 hours, while an elderly man was attacked by a bear in Akita City, resulting in facial injuries. Kamaishi City experienced two attacks on elderly residents, one
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251011_13/#summary
Date: Oct. 11, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-11
Created: 2025/10/13 00:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:35
Last Read: 2025/10/13 07:38