News Black Bear Near Komyoji Temple (200 m NW), Yamada, Chichibu City, Saitama Dec 14, 2025, 01:30 AM

Description

Around 01:30 on December 14, 2025, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted roughly 200 meters northwest of Komyoji Temple in Yamada, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. The area is near a school, and residents have been urged to stay alert.

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

Summary

A bear about one meter long was sighted near Komyoji Temple in Yamada, Chichibu City, in the early hours of December 14. Because the sighting occurred close to a school, local authorities have urged people to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 01:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.014841, 139.116115

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