Miyagi Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Miyagi, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Miyagi’s latest troubling report came at about 23:10 on April 29, 2026, when a black bear about 1.5 meters long ran out from the left and collided with a kei car in Minaminakayama 5-chome in Sendai’s Izumi Ward. The bear was also reported the same night in Minamunakayama 5-chome, and those back to back road encounters show bears are still moving right up against neighborhoods and traffic.
The busiest places in this record are Sendai, Tomiya, Kurihara, Kakuda, and the residential edges around Miyagi’s city fringe, with recent activity turning up in Tsurugaya, Taihaku, and Anyoji as well. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 1,479 incidents and stayed high in November 2025 with 1,111, then eased through winter into April 2026, which still recorded 59 sightings; the total for Miyagi now stands at 7,593 black bear sightings.
Miyagi Bear Incident Map
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Miyagi Monthly Bear Activity Trend
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Comments (4)
クマは毎年何月から何月まで出ますか。
Seven and a half thousand incidents across the whole prefecture is staggering.
？日本語で翻訳して？
県全体で7500件の事例とはビックリですね。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Miyagi
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Miyagi?
Miyagi has recorded 7,593 bear incidents in total, with 59 reported in the last 30 days and 15 in the last 7 days. These reports are compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions, and can be viewed on the incident map.
When and where was the latest bear incident in Miyagi?
The most recent bear sighting in Miyagi was on April 29, 2026 in Sendai 西中山, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Miyagi?
Recent bear sightings in Miyagi have been concentrated in Sendai Futsukamachi (7), Sendai Goroku (4), Sendai Masue (3). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Miyagi?
Activity has slowed. 15 incidents in the last 7 days, 59 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Miyagi?
Miyagi is home to Asian black bears, which weigh up to 120kg and inhabit the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku. They are generally shy but can be dangerous when surprised or protecting cubs. Carry bear bells while hiking.