Community 2 Black Bears Hachioji Hatsuzawamachi, Tokyo Jan 20, 2026, 06:00 AM

Description

While taking a break at a peak with a bench, I heard rustling in the bushes behind me and wondered if there was a wild boar, so I watched, and a much larger and black animal than a wild boar appeared from the east side of the trail and was walking. When I thought it might start running, another one came out and descended the western hillside. Given the color and the thickness of the legs, I don’t think there’s much chance of a misidentification. I don’t know if it noticed me, but there was no sign that it showed any interest in humans.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

Community

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 06:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.623160, 139.269551