Location
Description
A single adult Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma) over 1.0 m was captured on a sensor camera in a grove in Motohachioji 2-chome, Hachioji City, Tokyo, on April 29 at about 20:15. No human injuries or further sightings have been reported; the city has set a live box trap near the site and is maintaining vigilance.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of April 29 a mature Asian black bear over 1 m was recorded by a sensor camera in a grove south of Shiroyama Elementary School in Motohachioji, Hachioji City, Tokyo. The area is close to homes and a school; the city has installed a box trap and stepped up vigilance, while no injuries or further sightings have been reported.
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
35.659098, 139.277668
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