News Black Bear Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, Saitama, Saitama Dec 6, 2025, 05:40 PM

Description

Around 17:40 on December 6, 2025, a hiker reported sighting a bear-like animal on a trail in Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, and called emergency services. The location is near the foot of the mountain close to a river, and authorities have urged people in the area to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 6th, a hiker reported seeing a bear-like animal on a trail in Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, prompting an emergency call. The sighting occurred near the river at the mountain's foot, and police have warned people in the area to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 05:40 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.952842, 139.079186

Sources