Uma Touzan

A bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Koma-Hongō, Hidaka City, around 3:00 PM on June 7; no one was injured.

Hidaka 高麗本郷, Saitama

2 weeks ago

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 21:00 on November 24, a bear-like animal was sighted in Moro-hongo, Moroyama. The animal was about 1 meter long and was seen running along a river. The area is near a station and a university hospital, and since deer and wild boar also appear locally, police say other animals cannot be ruled out and have urged caution.

Moro-hongo, Moroyama (Saitama), Saitama

6 months ago

Around 23:35 on 2025-11-08, a bear was sighted in Kuroiwa, Ogose Town. The town urged people to be cautious, to leave the area calmly if they notice a bear, and to contact the Ogose Town Office or the Nishi-Irima Police Station.

Ogose Kuroiwa, Saitama

7 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