Australian Tourist Falls From Bridge, Sues Hakodate for 400 Million Yen
An Australian tourist who suffered a spinal cord injury after falling from a bridge near a popular sightseeing area in Hakodate, Hokkaido, has filed a lawsuit against the city seeking 400 million yen in damages, claiming that the bridge's railing was dangerously low. (News On Japan)
An Australian tourist sustained a spinal cord injury and fell from a bridge in Hakodate, Hokkaido, seeking 400 million yen in damages. The incident occurred in May 2025 on Shichizai Bridge, a popular sightseeing spot near the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses. The 66-year-old man argued that the bridge's railings, measuring 56 centimeters, were dangerously low compared to the national standard of 110 centimeters.
The lawsuit accuses the city of inadequate maintenance and management of the bridge, which contributed to the accident and his severe injuries.
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