Sankichi Inari Jinja

According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.

Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama

1 month ago

According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, at around 00:45 on the 20th a bear-like animal about 1 meter long was sighted under the pedestrian bridge east of Misugidai Elementary School in Misugidai 2-chome, Hannō. The face was seen from inside a car, and the gait captured on a drive recorder suggests it was a bear.

Hanno 大字前ヶ貫, Saitama

2 months ago

Around 06:20 on November 17, 2025, a bear-like animal approximately 1 meter long was seen crossing Misugidai Street in Misugidai 2-chome, Hanno City. Police who responded also confirmed a serow nearby, and said a misidentification cannot be ruled out.

Misugidai 2-chome, Hanno City, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno 茜台一丁目, Saitama

7 months ago

In the morning, a bear estimated at 1–2 meters in length was sighted on a slope in Akane-dai 1-chome, Hannō City.

Akane-dai 1-chome, Hannō City, Saitama

7 months ago

Hanno, Saitama

8 months ago

A bear appeared in Misugidai, Hannō City just before noon on October 10.

Misugidai, Hannō City, Saitama

8 months ago

Hanno 美杉台一丁目, Saitama

8 months ago