News Black Bear Kyoto Sangyo University (sports ground), Kyoto Nov 14, 2025, 06:30 PM

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.

Summary

On the evening of November 14, a student reported seeing a bear-like animal near Kyoto Sangyo University's sports ground. While police found no traces, the university prohibited use of the ground from November 15–17, deployed bear spray, moved PE classes indoors, and will reassess the situation after November 18.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 06:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.078847, 135.743221

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