News Black Bear Ryokami Komoriyamada-Okubo area, Ogano Town, Saitama Dec 23, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

Between the night of December 23 and the early morning of December 24, 2025, hunters found bear tracks in the Ryokami Komoriyamada-Okubo area of Ogano Town. The tracks were discovered on the opposite bank from an area with inns, hot springs, and a roadside station.

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

Summary

Hunters confirmed bear tracks on the opposite bank of a tourist area in Ogano Town between the night of December 23 and the early morning of December 24. There was also a sighting of a bear-like animal in the town on the 22nd, and local authorities are urging residents and visitors to stay alert and leave the area calmly and safely.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.987669, 138.905172

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