Location
Description
At around 18:15 on the 15th, a bear-like animal about 1.2 meters long was seen crossing Prefectural Route 41 in Kumai, Hatoyama Town, observed from inside a car. Saitama Prefectural Police warned people to be cautious when going out and advised on how to respond if a bear is spotted.
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
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 06:15 PM
Address
Kumai, Hatoyama Town, Saitama
Coordinates
35.986748, 139.317105
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