Location
Description
On the evening of May 17, a parent and cub of Asiatic black bears (one adult and one juvenile) were reported in the forest of Kamiongata-machi, Hachioji City, Tokyo. No new sightings or damages have been reported; the city plans to set box traps to capture them and is urging local residents 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 May 17 a parent and cub of Asiatic black bears were seen in the forested area of Kamiongata-machi, Hachioji. No damage has been reported; the city will set box traps to capture the bears and is coordinating with police to warn local residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.671204, 139.198023
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