Koshigami Yama

Encountered a cub about one size larger than a medium dog at a distance of roughly 20 meters. It noticed me first and ran into the brush.

Ogose 黒山, Saitama

3 months ago

On December 18, 2025 at around 18:30, Saitama Prefectural Police reported that a bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted at the roadside in Takinoiri, Moroyama Town, Saitama. Residents in the area have been urged to remain cautious.

Takinoiri, Moroyama Town, Saitama

6 months ago

A black cub (perhaps an adult) was found in a tree. There may have been two.

Hidaka 横手, Saitama

6 months ago

Around 12:30 PM on November 8, 2025, a juvenile bear about 60 cm long was sighted near an observation deck in Takinoiri, Moroyama Town, according to Saitama Prefectural Police. It is believed to be the first bear sighting in the town this year.

Takinoiri, Moroyama Town, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno 大字井上, Saitama

7 months ago

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted from a car along a national road.

Inoue, Hannō City, Saitama

7 months ago

A bear was reported to have appeared in Kuroyama, Ogose Town on the night of October 14.

Kuroyama, Ogose Town, Saitama

8 months ago

Hanno 大字坂石町分, Saitama

1 year ago