Location
Description
A single adult Asian black bear (over 1 meter long) was filmed at night in a residential area with an elementary school in Hachioji, Tokyo. Footage shows the bear pausing to look around and then moving into the undergrowth.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
An adult Asian black bear over one meter long appeared in a residential area of Hachioji, Tokyo, and was captured on security cameras at night. Because the bear was seen near an elementary school and homes, officials have emphasized the need for bear countermeasures.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Address
Hachioji, Tokyo
Coordinates
35.666438, 139.316007
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