News Black Bear Hidaka City, Saitama Nov 20, 2025

Description

On November 20, 2025, bear sightings and traces such as claw marks were confirmed in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture. Persimmons were eaten and a bear was sighted about 100 meters from the station, and organizers altered part of the course for the '12th Hidaka Kawasemi-no-Sato Two-Day Walk' starting on the 22nd.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

For the first time in the city, bear traces and sightings were confirmed in Hidaka City, Saitama. Persimmons were eaten and a bear was spotted about 100 meters from the station, prompting organizers to change part of the walking event course scheduled to start on November 22.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Address

Coordinates

35.907725, 139.339016

Sources