Location
Description
Around 08:30 on the 7th, 15 footprints about 15 cm long were found in a vineyard surrounded by houses in Yokonecho, Kofu City, believed to be from an adult bear over 1 meter long. About 2 km west near JR Zenkōji Station a cub of about 50 cm was sighted four days earlier, and the city is urging caution and immediate reporting of sightings.
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
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 08:30 AM
Address
Yokonecho, Kofu City, Yamanashi
Coordinates
35.657742, 138.609901
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