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News Black Bear Near Hachioji City Hall, Hachioji, Tokyo, Tokyo Dec 1, 2023

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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

Sources

https://article.auone.jp/detail/1/2/4/100_4_r_20251111_17628...

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