News Black Bear Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama Nov 24, 2025, 04:10 PM
Location
Description
Around 16:10 on November 24, 2025, the Nishi-Irima Police reported a sighting of a "bear-like animal" in Higashimatsuyama City. Hatoyama Town urged residents to prioritize their safety by calmly leaving the area without sudden movements or loud noises.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
At about 16:10 on November 24, a bear-like animal was reported seen in Higashimatsuyama City. Hatoyama Town advised residents to calmly leave the area if they spot a large wild animal and to contact the town office or police if they witness it.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Monday, November 24, 2025 at 04:10 PM
Address
Higashimatsuyama City, Saitama
Coordinates
36.042208, 139.399972
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Comments (1)
Late afternoon sighting in a residential area with an actual police report rather than just a resident call.
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