News Black Bear Nippara, Okutama (Tokyo), Tokyo Dec 30, 2025, 01:50 PM

Description

At around 13:50 on December 30, 2025, on the Ogawatani forest road in Nippara, Okutama (Tokyo), a hiker reported a body missing internal organs; police found a severely damaged body on the road. The Metropolitan Police suspect a possible animal attack and are investigating the identity and cause of death. Bears and serows have been sighted in the area.

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Summary

In the afternoon of December 30, a hiker reported a body missing internal organs on the Ogawatani forest road in Nippara, Okutama. Police found a heavily damaged body and are investigating the identity and cause of death, considering a possible animal attack. The site is about 9 km north of JR Okutama Station, where bears and serows have been frequently seen.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 01:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.870895, 139.034171

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