Bear attacks man in public toilet in Japan

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Justin McCurry in TokyoNovember 28, 2025 at 07:43 AM

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A 69-year-old security guard was attacked by a bear while using a public toilet in Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo, Japan. The bear, estimated to be 1-1.5 metres long, entered the building and approached the man, prompting him to kick his legs and fight it off. He suffered minor injuries to his right leg but was able to seek help at a nearby police box. This incident is part of a record-breaking wave of bear attacks in Japan since April, with 13 reported deaths and 197 incidents. Experts attribute the surge to hungry bears searching for food due to poor crops in their natural habitat. The government has responded by deploying self-defence forces to help local hunters trap and dispose of bears.

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Tokyo 60% Japan ×370% Gunma prefecture 80%

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