News Black Bear Sone Kyuryo Park, Kofu City, Yamanashi Nov 15, 2025, 06:00 AM
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Description
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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of the 15th, an animal believed to be a bear was spotted south of the Choshizuka kofun in Sone Kyuryo Park, Kofu, prompting cancellation of barbecue use, installation of warning signs, and increased patrols; no injuries were reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 06:00 AM
Address
Sone Kyuryo Park, Kofu City, Yamanashi
Coordinates
35.589821, 138.582834
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