Location
Description
A single bear was sighted about 100 meters southeast of Musashiyokote Station in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture; claw marks and feces were found on a persimmon tree in a private garden. A postal worker saw the bear on November 15, reported it on the 18th, and city staff with local hunters inspected the site on the 19th.
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
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Address
Musashiyokote Station, Saitama
Coordinates
35.885141, 139.280845
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