News Black Bear Near Hachioji City Hall, Hachioji, Tokyo, Tokyo Dec 1, 2023
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Description
In December 2023, a report said a Asiatic black bear appeared near Hachioji City Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, but it was later judged likely to have been a wild boar. Hachioji reportedly had 24 sighting reports in Reiwa 5 (2023).
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
While Asiatic black bear sightings have surged mainly in Tohoku, reports have also appeared in Tokyo. In December 2023 a bear was reported near Hachioji City Hall but was later judged likely to have been a wild boar. Incidents including a cub attacking a man in Okutama and other mountain-area appearances raise concern about bears approaching populated areas.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, December 1, 2023
Address
Near Hachioji City Hall, Hachioji, Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.666438, 139.316007
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