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Description
On April 29 a video was recorded in Motohachioji-cho 2-chome, Hachioji City, showing an animal believed to be an Asian black bear over 1 m in length. The city, working with relevant agencies, is collecting sighting reports and conducting on-site investigations; no new sightings or damage reports have been confirmed since April 29, and authorities remain on alert for safety.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Hachioji City announced that on April 29 a video was taken in Motohachioji-cho 2-chome showing an Asian black bear estimated at over 1 meter long. The city is coordinating with relevant agencies to investigate and collect sightings; no new sightings or damage have been confirmed since April 29, but officials remain on alert.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.661515, 139.277806
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