News Black Bear Yokonecho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Nov 7, 2025, 08:30 AM

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.

Summary

Multiple large bear footprints were found in urban Yokonecho, Kofu City, and a cub was reported nearby a few days earlier, prompting the city to warn residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.657742, 138.609901

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