Location
Description
In Miyama, Ogano Town, Saitama Prefecture, at around 18:30 on April 28, a single bear estimated to be about 80 cm long (a young animal) was sighted. The area is near Route 299 and temples/shrines, and the prefectural police have urged caution when going out.
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
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Address
Ogano San-yama, Saitama
Coordinates
36.037216, 138.915246
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