Location
Description
Near Kita-Sakura Street, Nagatoro, Nagatoro Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture A bear thought to be an Asian black bear (tsukinowaguma) was spotted slightly off the busy tourist street in Nagatoro. It ran back into the mountain, but caution is advised because there are many people nearby.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Community
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 05:30 AM
Address
Nagatoro, Saitama
Coordinates
36.094518, 139.115902
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