Community 2 Black Bears Hachioji Hatsuzawamachi, Tokyo Jan 20, 2026, 06:00 AM
Location
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
Hachioji Hatsuzawamachi, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.623160, 139.269551
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Comments (1)
Two of them on the same trail at Hachioji Hatsuzawamachi in January, and the witness was sitting right there when it happened.
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