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Taihaku Ward, Sendai Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Taihaku Ward, Sendai, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Taihaku Ward, Sendai had its most recent troubling encounter on April 28, 2026, when a roughly 1 meter long black bear was seen walking on a road in a residential area near Taihaku Park in Taihaku 1 chome after 2:45 in the morning. Another bear was reported on April 19, 2026 in Yamada jiyugaoka, where rustling in the bushes led to a sighting near the junction.
The heaviest pressure has been around Moniwa, Akiumachi Nagafukuro, Akiumachi Yumukai, Kumagane, and Hagurodai, with reports clustering along the mountain edge and into residential streets. Activity peaked in October 2025 with 69 incidents and stayed heavy in November 2025 with 51, before easing to 13 in December 2025; the ward has recorded 329 black bear sightings overall.
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12月に入ってからずっと出てるけど、茂庭で実際に自転車乗ってる人が目撃するレベルになってるのか。
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Taihaku Ward, Sendai
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Taihaku Ward, Sendai?
Taihaku Ward, Sendai has recorded 329 bear incidents in total, with 2 reported in the last 30 days and 1 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 Taihaku Ward, Sendai?
The most recent bear sighting in Taihaku Ward, Sendai was on April 27, 2026 in Sendai Sahoyama, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Taihaku Ward, Sendai?
Recent bear sightings in Taihaku Ward, Sendai have been concentrated in Sendai Akiumachi-Nagafukuro (34), Sendai Midodaira (8), Sendai Moniwa (7). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Taihaku Ward, Sendai?
Activity is elevated. 1 of the 2 monthly incidents occurred in the last 7 days.
What type of bears are in Taihaku Ward, Sendai?
Taihaku Ward, Sendai 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.