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In the early morning a security camera in a quiet residential parking lot captured a dark animal believed to be a bear, and reports say it collided with an ATM and shattered the glass door. Bear sightings were also confirmed in Hachioji, Tokyo, and a children's daycare is keeping bear spray and whistles on hand.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning a dark animal believed to be a bear was caught on security camera and reportedly smashed into an ATM, breaking the glass door. Spring bear sightings are increasing in urban areas, including Hachioji in Tokyo, prompting measures such as bear spray and whistles at childcare centers.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.666438, 139.316007
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