News Black Bear Hanno 大字矢颪, Saitama Apr 30, 2026, 07:00 AM

Description

According to the Saitama Prefectural Police, around 16:00 on April 30, 2026, a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was sighted in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The area includes schools, restaurants, parks and tourist spots, and police are urging people to prioritize their safety.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

In the afternoon of April 30 a bear-like animal about 60–70 cm long was reported in Misugidai 1-chome, Hannō City. The sighting occurred near schools and tourist spots, and the Saitama Police are urging people to be cautious and prioritize safety when going out.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.846545, 139.310131

Sources