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Early on 2026-05-31, a bear-like animal was sighted in Moto-Hachioji-cho 3-chome, Hachioji City.

Hachioji, Tokyo

3 days ago

At approximately 5:10 a.m. on May 31, 2026, near the Otstuden Falls area within Hachioji Castle Ruins in Motohachiōji 3-chome, Hachioji City, there was a report of a bear growling. Since a bear was also sighted at the same location yesterday, please refrain from going out in the vicinity, and if you see a bear, call 110 from a safe location.

Hachioji, Tokyo

3 days ago

Hachioji, Tokyo

4 days ago

At approximately 12:10 p.m. on May 30, 2026, a bear was sighted near the Goshuden Falls in the Hachioji Castle ruins area, Moto-Hachioji-cho 3-chome, Hachioji City.

Hachioji, Tokyo

4 days ago

In Hachioji (Shimoonkata-cho), Tokyo, what appears to be a parent and cub of an Asian black bear were photographed on 2026-05-17 at 18:35. There are no reports of injuries or damage.

Hachioji, Tokyo

2 weeks ago

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, a bear (estimated body length 150 centimeters) was sighted in a grove of mixed trees in Motohachioji-machi 2-chome, Hachioji City, Tokyo.

Hachioji Moto-Hachiojimachi 2-chome, Tokyo

1 month ago

In a stand of trees south of Shiroyama Elementary in Moto-Hachioji 2-chome, Hachioji City, a single adult Asiatic black bear over 1 meter long was captured on a sensor camera at around 20:45 on April 29. The city says no damage has been confirmed, has warned residents, and is taking measures including installing a live-capture box trap.

Hachioji, Tokyo

1 month ago

Around 20:45 on April 29, 2026, a camera set up by a resident captured an adult Asian black bear (over 1 meter) in the grove south of Shiroyama Elementary School (Motohachioji-cho 2), Hachioji, Tokyo. The city is coordinating with the Metropolitan Police to warn residents and plans to install a box trap; as of May 11 no damage had been confirmed.

Hachioji, Tokyo

1 month ago