Mt. Kawanori

On the afternoon of May 19, part of a body was found in the mountains of Okutama-machi, Tokyo, and footprints presumed to be from a large animal were discovered nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department is identifying the body and investigating, including the possibility of a mountain accident or a bear attack.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 week ago

A body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo, and footprints believed to be from a bear were found nearby, suggesting a possible bear attack. Police and related agencies are investigating the scene.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 week ago

In Okutama (Tokyo), a Russian national in his 30s who was hiking was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries to his arm and head. He is believed to have encountered the bear while descending.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 week ago

On May 3 at around 3:20 p.m., there was a sighting report of an animal believed to be a bear in the area around Hikawa, Okutama Town, Nishitama District, Tokyo (near the entrance to the Kawanori forest road).

Tokyo Nippara, Tokyo

3 weeks ago

Tokyo Nippara, Tokyo

1 month ago

Tokyo Tanazawa, Tokyo

5 months ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

5 months ago

On 2025-11-29, a bear estimated about 1 m long and 60 cm tall was sighted near a junior high school in Okutama Town, Tokyo. The Ome Police Department mountain rescue team responded and used firecrackers to drive the bear away; claw-like damage was found on a nearby trail sign.

Okutama Town (near a junior high school), Tokyo

5 months ago