Sancho

Hachioji, Tokyo

1 week ago

Hachioji Minami-Asakawamachi, Tokyo

3 months ago

While taking a break at a peak with a bench, I heard rustling in the bushes behind me and wondered if there was a wild boar, so I watched, and a much larger and black animal than a wild boar appeared from the east side of the trail and was walking. When I thought it might start running, another one came out and descended the western hillside. Given the color and the thickness of the legs, I don’t think there’s much chance of a misidentification. I don’t know if it noticed me, but there was no sign that it showed any interest in humans.

Hachioji Hatsuzawamachi, Tokyo

4 months ago

Hachioji Minami-Asakawamachi, Tokyo

4 months ago

There was a bear-like animal in the distance.

Hachioji Takaomachi, Tokyo

5 months ago

Hachioji Uratakaomachi, Tokyo

6 months ago

Hachioji Minami-Asakawamachi, Tokyo

6 months ago

In Hachioji City, Tokyo, 33 bear sightings have been reported this year (as of Nov 18) in the western mountainous areas including Mount Takao and Kagenobu-yama. No human injuries have been reported, but the mayor urged caution and called for strengthened safety measures.

Mount Takao, Tokyo

6 months ago