News Black Bear Hinode, Tokyo, Tokyo Nov 4, 2025, 08:30 AM

Description

On the morning of the 4th, a cub was spotted inside the grounds of a waste treatment facility in Hinode, Tokyo, then fled into nearby woods. No injuries or damage were reported. The Ministry of the Environment has noted an increase this fiscal year in asiatic black bear sightings and bear-related fatalities.

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, November 4, 2025 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.742119, 139.257428

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