Mt. Ohmochi

At around 18:30 on May 18, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Urayama, Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. There were no injuries; a man who saw the bear contacted the Chichibu police station, and authorities are urging people to be cautious.

Chichibu, Saitama

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Chichibu, Saitama

1개월 전

Around 18:20 on May 17, a bear was sighted entering the grounds of a resident's home in Kaminaguri, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. A woman photographed the bear and reported it to the Hanno police station; police estimated the bear's body length at about 1 meter and no one was injured.

Hanno 大字上名栗, Saitama

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Came down from a house toward the lake and was threatened/intimidated.

Chichibu, Saitama

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Around 17:40 on December 6, 2025, a hiker reported sighting a bear-like animal on a trail in Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, and called emergency services. The location is near the foot of the mountain close to a river, and authorities have urged people in the area to be cautious.

Kamikagemori, Chichibu City, Saitama, Saitama

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Chichibu 大谷, Saitama

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In Urayama area, about 750 m southeast of the Urayama Dam Museum — property damage confirmed later.

Chichibu 大谷, Saitama

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Hanno 大字上名栗, Saitama

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