Hannou Shi Misugi Dai Kouminkan

According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.

Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama

1 month ago

According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, at around 00:45 on the 20th a bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted under the pedestrian bridge east of Misugidai Elementary School in Misugidai 2-chome, Hannō. The face was seen from inside a car, and the gait captured on a drive recorder suggests it was a bear.

Hanno 大字前ヶ貫, Saitama

1 month ago

According to Saitama Prefectural Police, around 19:30 on March 30 an animal resembling a bear about 50 cm in length was sighted moving upstream along the Iruma River riverbed in Kawadera, Hanno City. The area is near residential neighborhoods and schools, and police urged people to stay alert and quietly leave the area to ensure safety.

Riverbed of the Iruma River (Kawadera, Hanno City), Saitama

2 months ago

Around 06:20 on November 17, 2025, a bear-like animal approximately 1 meter long was seen crossing Misugidai Street in Misugidai 2-chome, Hanno City. Police who responded also confirmed a serow nearby, and said a misidentification cannot be ruled out.

Misugidai 2-chome, Hanno City, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno 茜台一丁目, Saitama

7 months ago

In the morning, a bear estimated at 1–2 meters in length was sighted on a slope in Akane-dai 1-chome, Hannō City.

Akane-dai 1-chome, Hannō City, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno, Saitama

8 months ago

A bear appeared in Misugidai, Hannō City just before noon on October 10.

Misugidai, Hannō City, Saitama

8 months ago