Key Facts
• Actor Kenichi Matsuyama, 40, revealed on September 14 that he captured a bear.
• He has been involved in pest control for approximately 10 years.
• Matsuyama lives a dual lifestyle between Tokyo and rural areas.
• On September 13, he announced the capture on X (formerly Twitter).
• A 70-minute YouTube video titled “Hunter – Why Pest Control is Necessary” was released.
• The video shows Matsuyama and other hunters patrolling a farm damaged by a bear.
• A male hunter accompanying Matsuyama shot the bear during the patrol.
• Matsuyama explained his motivation: reducing crop damage and addressing the decline in hunter numbers.
• He has held a firearm license for four years and has captured around 50 animals.
• Matsuyama now primarily assists in spotting animals rather than shooting.
• The video includes graphic content, such as scenes from a dissection site, with a warning for viewers.
Summary
Kenichi Matsuyama, a 40-year-old actor, disclosed his involvement in pest control by capturing a bear, a practice he has engaged in for a decade. Living between Tokyo and rural areas, Matsuyama shared the news on X and released a detailed 70-minute YouTube video documenting the process. The video highlights the necessity of pest control, showing a patrol to address farm damage caused by a bear. Matsuyama, who has held a firearm license for four years, has captured approximately 50 animals but now focuses on assisting other hunters. He emphasized the importance of reducing crop damage and supporting the declining hunter population. The video contains graphic content, including scenes from a dissection site, and viewers are advised to exercise caution.
