Hachioji shoots a bear caught in a trap
On September 28, an Asian black bear was found caught in a snare in Hachioji, a city in Tokyo, the capital of Japan. The city had the bear shot to keep people safe.
Keeping our town safe
Social studies
Grade 3
When there is a fire, the fire station goes into action; when there is an accident or a crime, the police station does. Visiting them shows that calls to 119 and 110 first go to a control room, which passes the news on to the offices that need it so that help arrives quickly. These offices work together with people in the area to prevent fires, accidents, and crimes and to keep the roads safe. Looking at the volunteer fire corps, hydrants, water tanks, curve mirrors, and safety houses for children helps you see what you can do as a member of the community and what to keep in mind every day.
Monday, September 21, 2026 (Respect for the Aged Day)
Young children in Japan get hurt walking, older ones cycling
Japan's Cabinet Office, a part of Japan's government, has published a report on road safety. The report came out in June 2025.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Bear seen near homes in Shiogama
People in Shiogama, a city in Miyagi Prefecture in the north of Japan, have reported seeing a bear. The bear was seen near Shinhama, an area of the city.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A bear was seen near Mt. Takao in Tokyo
Hachioji, a city in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, said on Wednesday, September 16 that a bear was seen on Mt. Takao.
Monday, September 14, 2026
New study questions Japan's "dangerous age of seven" idea
Kobe University, a university in Japan, announced a new study about children and road accidents on July 9. The study says an old idea about young children may no longer be true.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Japan holds a big earthquake drill on Disaster Prevention Day
On September 1, the government of Japan held a big earthquake drill. September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan.