Location
Description
A body was found in the mountains of Okutama, Tokyo, and footprints believed to be from a bear were found nearby, suggesting a possible bear attack. Police and related agencies are investigating the scene.
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
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tokyo Hikawa, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.809502, 139.096059
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