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Description
On the night of April 29, 2026, an adult Asian black bear (one individual) emerged from the darkness near residences in Moto-Hachioji, Hachioji City, Tokyo and was captured on video. According to the city, the bear's body length exceeded 1 meter.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of April 29 an adult Asian black bear over 1 meter long was sighted and filmed near homes in Moto-Hachioji, Hachioji City. There have been 21 bear sightings or traces in Tokyo so far this year, and experts warn of the possibility of bears moving closer to urban areas.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.661608, 139.283939
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