News Black Bear Futatsuzuka Disposal Site (Hinode, Tokyo), Tokyo Nov 4, 2025, 08:40 AM

Description

At around 08:40 on November 4, 2025, staff at the Futatsuzuka Disposal Site in Hinode reported a cub entering the premises; police arrived but the bear was no longer present.

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Summary

Amid a nationwide rise in bear incidents, sightings in Hinode jumped from 13 last year to 35 by October 20, 2025. On the morning of November 4 a cub was reported at the Futatsuzuka Disposal Site but had left before police arrived. The town has allocated funds for anesthetic capture procedures and increased patrols to respond to the growing problem.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 08:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.764125, 139.245476

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