Hannou Shiritsu Kaji Hoikusho

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

1 month 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

6 months ago

A bear was reported in the Asu area of Hannō City, which includes a university and parks.

Asu, Hannō City, Saitama

7 months ago

A bear was sighted in the Asu area of Hannō City, which includes a university and parks.

Asu, Hannō City, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno 大字前ヶ貫, Saitama

1 year ago