News Black Bear Oshino Junior High School, Yamanashi Nov 20, 2025, 06:30 PM

Description

Around 18:30 on November 20, 2025, a resident sighted a bear about 1 meter long crossing a farm road about 50 meters northwest of Oshino Junior High School in Oshino Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. There have been a total of three sightings near the school, including sightings on the 19th and the 15th.

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

Summary

At the foot of Mt. Fuji in Oshino Village, multiple bear sightings have been reported around Oshino Junior High School. On the evening of the 20th, a roughly 1-meter bear was seen crossing a farm road about 50 meters northwest of the school, prompting the village to step up precautions and review student safety measures. Separate sightings were also reported in Narusawa and Kosuge villages, and local authorities are urging vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 06:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.464900, 138.845673

Sources