Location
Description
On the afternoon of May 19, part of a body was found in the mountains of Okutama-machi, Tokyo, and footprints presumed to be from a large animal were discovered nearby. The Metropolitan Police Department is identifying the body and investigating, including the possibility of a mountain accident or a bear attack.
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
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 05:00 AM
Address
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.809502, 139.096059
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