Location
Description
In Hachioji (Moto-Hachioji), Tokyo, at around 20:15 on April 29, a moon bear (over 1 meter long) was captured on a sensor camera approaching bait in a trap set for wild boar. No injuries have been reported, and the city plans to install a live capture box trap nearby under the nuisance wildlife capture permit.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of April 29 in Moto-Hachioji, Hachioji City, a moon bear over one meter long was recorded by a sensor camera approaching bait in a trap set for wild boar. No injuries were reported, and the city plans to set up a live-capture box trap under its nuisance wildlife permit.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.661608, 139.283939
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