News Black Bear Kyoto Sangyo University (sports ground), Kyoto Nov 14, 2025, 06:30 PM
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Description
Around 18:30 on November 14, 2025, a student reported seeing a bear-like animal on a road near the sports ground of Kyoto Sangyo University in Kita Ward, Kyoto, and called the police. Although officers found no traces of a bear, the university banned use of the ground from November 15–17, deployed bear-repellent spray, and moved physical education classes indoors as safety measures.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 06:30 PM
Address
Kyoto Sangyo University (sports ground), Kyoto
Coordinates
35.078847, 135.743221
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