Black Bear incident in Hinode, Tokyo (Nov 3, 2025)
Hinode, Tokyo, Tokyo
Location
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
Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Address
Hinode, Tokyo, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.742119, 139.257428