Location
Description
A mature Asian black bear over 1 meter long appeared near houses in Motohachioji, Hachioji City, Tokyo. It was reported that the bear may have come via the Tama River riverbank.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In May 2026, a mature Asiatic black bear over one meter long appeared near homes in Motohachioji in western Hachioji. Authorities say the bear may have entered residential areas via the Tama River riverbank.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.661608, 139.283939
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