Location
Description
Near the summit of Mt. Chitake Pass, Komagano Town
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Ogano Nagaru, Saitama
Coordinates
36.008573, 139.050173
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Comments (1)
HT 5 months ago
A black bear at the summit of Mt. Chitake Pass in late February is unusual timing for that elevation.
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