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Foreign Tourist Sues for 400 Million Yen After Falling and Suffering Spinal Cord Injury at a Photo Spot in Hakodate; Claims Bridge Railings Lower than National Standards "Problem with City Management"
In 2025, an Australian tourist fell from the Nanazai Bridge in Hakodate City, a popular photo spot. The man, who suffered spinal cord injuries and paralysis in both arms and legs, has sued the city, seeking 400 million yen in damages, claiming the handrails fell far below national standards and that the city was "poorly managed." The accident occurred on a bridge located near the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, a popular tourist spot in Hakodate …
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In 2025, an Australian tourist fell from the Nanazai Bridge in Hakodate City, a popular photo spot. The man, who suffered spinal cord injuries and paralysis in both arms and legs, has sued the city, seeking 400 million yen in damages, claiming the handrails fell far below national standards and that the city was "poorly managed." The accident occurred on a bridge located near the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, a popular tourist spot in Hakodate …