Chouritsu Chuudou Hoikuen

At around 01:35 on May 8, 2026, a truck driver traveling on National Route 358 in Nakabata-cho, Nakado district, Kofu City, spotted a bear-like animal about 1 m long on the road. The man reported it to the police, and the city conducted patrols and issued warnings to residents via disaster prevention radio.

Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi

1 month ago

Kōfu Shimosonecho, Yamanashi

7 months ago

Around 06:00 on November 15, 2025, a resident reported seeing an animal believed to be a bear walking south of the Choshizuka kofun in Sone Kyuryo Park, Kofu. The animal moved northeast, no injuries were reported, investigators found no traces on site, and park managers canceled barbecue use while the city installed warning signs, stepped up patrols, and issued alerts via disaster radio.

Sone Kyuryo Park, Kofu City, Yamanashi

7 months ago

Kōfu Kami-Mukoyamacho, Yamanashi

1 year ago

Kōfu Nakabatakecho, Yamanashi

1 year ago

Fuefuki Sakaigawacho-Terao, Yamanashi

1 year ago