News Black Bear Ogano San-yama, Saitama Apr 28, 2026, 09:30 AM

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.

Summary

On the evening of April 28 in Miyama, Ogano Town, Saitama, a young bear about 80 cm long was seen. The sighting occurred in an area near Route 299 and local temples, and the prefectural police are advising people to be cautious when outdoors.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 09:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.037216, 138.915246

Sources