GIFU: A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear at a Unesco World Heritage Site in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, on Sunday (Oct 5).
The man sustained a minor injury to his right upper arm, according to the village government.
The site, Shirakawa-go, has distinctive, historic wooden houses and is a popular tourist destination.
According to the village government, the man was taking photos with his friend near a bus stop at about 8:30am when he was assailed and scratched by a metre-long bear cub that emerged from a nearby bush.
Tracks believed to be the cub’s were discovered.
The village government has set up a task force, and local police and a group of hunters are patrolling the area. - The Japan News/ANN
