News Black Bear Katsuyama district, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Nov 14, 2025, 07:00 AM

Description

Near Route 139 in Katsuyama, Fujikawaguchiko Town, a woman driving by spotted a bear about under 1 meter long at around 07:00 on the 14th. No injuries were reported; the town and police are issuing warnings and conducting patrols.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

On the morning of the 14th, a juvenile bear estimated under 1 meter long was spotted near Route 139 in the Katsuyama area of Fujikawaguchiko Town. There were no injuries, and the town has alerted schools and increased police patrols while urging residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 07:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

35.503817, 138.741735

Sources