Shichi Chou Yama

On May 19 at around 13:00 in Nippara, Okutama Town, Tokyo, officers from the Ome Police Station found a body of unknown age and sex. The upper body was missing and multiple footprints believed to be from a large animal were found nearby; the police suspect the person may have been attacked by a bear or other animal and are proceeding with identification.

Tokyo, Tokyo

1 month ago

At around 18:30 on May 18, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Urayama, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. There were no injuries; a man who saw the bear contacted the Chichibu police station, and authorities are urging people to be cautious.

Chichibu, Saitama

1 month ago

At around 13:50 on December 30, 2025, on the Ogawatani forest road in Nippara, Okutama (Tokyo), a hiker reported a body missing internal organs; police found a severely damaged body on the road. The Metropolitan Police suspect a possible animal attack and are investigating the identity and cause of death. Bears and serows have been sighted in the area.

Nippara, Okutama (Tokyo), Tokyo

5 months ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

6 months ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

9 months ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

1 year ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

1 year ago

Tokyo, Tokyo

1 year ago