News Black Bear Minobu Town, Yamanashi Feb 9, 2026, 10:30 PM

Description

Around 7:30 a.m. on February 10, 2026, a woman driving spotted a bear on the roadside in Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is believed to be a cub, and the town has issued a warning.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 10th in Minobu Town, Yamanashi, a woman driving spotted a bear believed to be a cub along the roadside, and the town has warned residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.467479, 138.442545

Sources