News Black Bear Kyoto Sangyo University (all-purpose ground), Kyoto Nov 14, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

On the night of November 14 a student reported seeing a bear-like animal near the entrance of Kyoto Sangyo University's ground, prompting the university to close the ground from November 15. Police found no sign of intrusion; the university increased patrols and instructed on bear spray use, and reopened the ground on November 18, while a nearby sighting on the 17th was judged to be a raccoon dog (tanuki) from photos.

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Summary

Kyoto Sangyo University temporarily closed its ground after a student reported seeing a bear-like animal on the night of November 14. With no signs of intrusion found by police, the university strengthened patrols and educated staff on bear spray use, reopening the facility on November 18; a separate nearby sighting was later identified as a tanuki from photos.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.078847, 135.743221

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