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Kotodai Park Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Kotodai Park, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
Kotodai Park is watching a fresh wave of black bear activity in Sendai: around 22:00 on May 6, 2026, a driver in Kamiyatagari, Izumi Ward saw a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road at an intersection in front of a shopping mall, and nearby reports that same night also placed another bear in Izumi Ward near the Sendai North Ring Road and a prefectural road. Earlier in the week, a bear of about 1 meter was seen in Moniwa Hitokurita Higashi, Taihaku Ward on May 5, and another was spotted in Nishikigaoka 9 chome, Aoba Ward around 17:30 on May 5 and again later that evening.
The busiest ground has been around Izumi Ward, Aoba Ward, and Taihaku Ward, with evening and night reports showing up again and again across the city. The monthly totals climbed from 21 in February 2026 and 26 in March 2026 to 48 in April 2026, while earlier months were much heavier, including 488 in October 2025 and 396 in November 2025. Across the record, Sendai has logged 2,720 black bear sightings, and the pattern here has stayed strongest in the city’s green edges, road crossings, and neighborhoods after dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Kotodai Park
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Kotodai Park?
Kotodai Park has recorded 2,720 bear incidents in total, with 52 reported in the last 30 days and 10 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 Kotodai Park?
The most recent bear sighting in Kotodai Park was on May 6, 2026 in Sendai Izumichuo-minami, Miyagi, where 2 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Kotodai Park?
Recent bear sightings in Kotodai Park have been concentrated in Sendai Futsukamachi (8), Sendai Goroku (5), Sendai Kami-Ayashi (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Kotodai Park?
Activity has slowed. 10 incidents in the last 7 days, 52 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Kotodai Park?
Kotodai Park 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.