News Black Bear Kōfu Wakamatsucho, Yamanashi May 7, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

In the early morning of the 8th, a suspected bear about 1 m long was spotted on a national road in Kofu City, the city reported. The city is urging people to be cautious.

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

Summary

In Kofu City on the morning of the 8th, a suspected bear about 1 meter long was seen on a national road, prompting the city to warn residents. People are advised not to approach the animal if they are in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

35.662133, 138.568300

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