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Description
On 2026-05-17, a man in his 30s of Russian nationality was reportedly attacked by a bear near Mount San-nokido (三ノ木戸山) in Okutama, Tokyo, prompting the metropolitan government to close the affected trail. In response to increased sightings, Tokyo began hunter patrols by the metropolitan hunting association on May 15 in municipalities including Hachioji, Ome, and Okutama.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A suspected bear attack occurred on May 17 near Mount San-nokido in Okutama, Tokyo, where a man in his 30s was reportedly attacked, leading authorities to close the nearby trail. With sightings on the rise, Tokyo has deployed hunting association patrols since May 15 and is urging hikers to take precautions such as carrying bells, traveling in groups, and taking trash home.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Tokyo Sakai, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.812982, 139.062694
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