Overview
- The 47-year-old was scratched on the head around 6 a.m. on Nov. 12 on a road in Noda, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture.
- He returned home on foot, his family alerted the fire department, and he was taken to a hospital while able to speak.
- Police said two bears were seen near a rice field by the man's home, and one suddenly ran toward him and attacked.
- Based on size, the animals are believed to be a parent and cub, and both left the scene without being captured.
- The man's dog was not injured, and authorities reported no additional incidents tied to the encounter.