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Encountered just beyond a hand-dug tunnel: two bear cubs

Chichibu 大達原, Saitama

1 month ago

Around 23:50 on March 12, 2026, a bear about 1.5 meters long was reported sighted near Mitsumine Shrine in Ōtaki, Chichibu, according to Saitama Prefectural Police. The police have urged people to be cautious when going out and provided guidance on how to behave if a bear is nearby.

Mitsumine Shrine, Saitama

2 months ago

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

4 months ago

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

4 months ago

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

4 months ago

In the Mitsumine area (near the Okumiya of Mitsumine Shrine, the Third Torii Gate).

Chichibu Mitsumine, Saitama

4 months ago

Chichibu Arakawa-Kamitano, Saitama

5 months ago

In the Arakawa Kamitano area (about 150 m northwest of the Arakawa General Branch Office).

Chichibu Arakawa-Kamitano, Saitama

5 months ago