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Description
In late last month, a Japanese black bear (about 1 meter in length) was confirmed to have appeared near a field in Motohachioji-cho 2-chome, Hachioji City, Tokyo. According to Hachioji City, local residents had set up a trap intended to capture wild boar.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In late last month, a roughly 1-meter-long Asian black bear was seen near a field in Motohachioji-cho 2-chome, Hachioji City. The city reported that local residents had set up a device to catch wild boar.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.661515, 139.277806
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