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Description
On May 19, 2026 at around 13:00, an unidentified body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo; the body showed signs of animal disturbance and the Metropolitan Police are investigating the possibility of bear involvement. The article also reports separate sightings in Hachioji (a parent and cub photographed), other sightings and a culling in Aomori, and problems with false reports.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of the 19th a body was discovered in the mountains of Okutama, and the police are investigating the possibility of bear involvement after signs of animal disturbance. The report also covers related bear issues: a parent-and-cub photo and other sightings in Hachioji, an urban bear that was culled in Aomori, a rise in false reports on a local bear-logging site, and municipal countermeasures such as distributing bear bells and repellant spray.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
4
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Address
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.809502, 139.096059
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