News Black Bear Near Kobashira Rural Community Center (Kobashira, Chichibu City), Saitama Dec 3, 2025, 03:25 AM

Description

At around 03:25 on the 3rd, a report was received of a bear-like animal about 80 cm long sighted near the Kobashira Rural Community Center, Chichibu (approximately 150 m northeast), illuminated by a roadside lamp as it moved into the woods. The hunters' association and authorities inspected the scene but found no footprints or traces; residents have been asked to remain cautious. A similar ~80 cm sighting was reported nearby on the 26th of the previous week.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Late at night a bear-like animal about 80 cm long was reported moving into the woods near the Kobashira Rural Community Center in Chichibu, illuminated by a roadside lamp. The hunters' association, police, and city inspected the area but found no traces; a similar sighting occurred nearby last week, and residents have been urged to stay alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 03:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

36.059880, 139.088028

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