Yama Gi Jinja

On the afternoon of May 19, part of a body was found in the mountains of Okutama-machi, Tokyo, and footprints presumed to be from a large animal were discovered nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department is identifying the body and investigating, including the possibility of a mountain accident or a bear attack.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 month ago

A body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo, and footprints believed to be from a bear were found nearby, suggesting a possible bear attack. Police and related agencies are investigating the scene.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 month ago

In Okutama (Tokyo), a Russian national in his 30s who was hiking was attacked by a bear and suffered serious injuries to his arm and head. He is believed to have encountered the bear while descending.

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 month ago

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

1 month ago

Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo

2 months ago

Tokyo 南氷川, Tokyo

5 months ago

Tokyo 長坂, Tokyo

6 months ago

On 2025-11-29, a bear estimated about 1 m long and 60 cm tall was sighted near a junior high school in Okutama Town, Tokyo. The Ome Police Department mountain rescue team responded and used firecrackers to drive the bear away; claw-like damage was found on a nearby trail sign.

Okutama Town (near a junior high school), Tokyo

6 months ago