Following the bear attack that resulted in a human injury in Noda Village on July 27, the Noda Village Office has installed warning signs along the affected section of the trail. The location is shown on the map below.
The Michinoku Coastal Trail passes through natural areas that are home to bears. Please always remember that you are entering bear habitat. Help prevent encounters by making noise with a bear bell or other sound-producing device to alert bears to your presence, and avoid hiking during early morning, dusk, or at night, when bears are most active.

▼ Learn more about bear safety and prevention measures here:
About dangerous creatures: Asiatic black bears | Managing the Michinoku Coastal Trail｜NPO Michinoku Trail Club

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A bear attack resulting in human injury occurred today (July 27) in Noda Village, Iwate Prefecture.
Local authorities in Noda Village have issued the following safety warning:

[Notice from Noda Village]
At around 7:00 AM today, a tourist was attacked and injured by a bear in the Tamagawa area (near Ishikado Cemetery). Residents and visitors in the area are urged to exercise extreme caution.

1.Avoid entering forests, mountains, or areas with dense vegetation unnecessarily.

2.When outdoors or doing farm work, carry a bear bell, radio, or other noise-making devices.

3.Properly dispose of food waste and discarded crops, as they can attract bears.

Contact Information:
Noda Village Industrial Promotion Division: 0194-78-2926

All hikers are advised to take preventive measures against Asiatic black bears, review protocols on what to do if you encounter a bear, and stay updated on local safety notices while hiking.

▼ Learn more about bear safety and prevention measures here:
About dangerous creatures: Asiatic black bears | Managing the Michinoku Coastal Trail｜NPO Michinoku Trail Club