Key Facts
• A bear was spotted in a village in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture.
• Incident occurred on November 2, 2025, around 11:00 AM in Yasaka Town, Mizotani.
• An 80-year-old man encountered the bear while checking a persimmon tree.
• The man sustained minor injuries, including scratches on his right head and thigh, and a bruise above his eye.
• Local authorities issued a warning via disaster prevention radio on the evening of November 2.
• Plans are in place to set up a bear trap near the site of the incident.
Summary
An 80-year-old man in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, was lightly injured after encountering a bear on November 2, 2025, while checking a persimmon tree in Yasaka Town, Mizotani. The man suffered scratches and a bruise but is in stable condition. Local authorities have issued warnings and plan to install a bear trap near the area to prevent further incidents.
