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Miyagi Prefectural Office Building Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Miyagi Prefectural Office Building, compiled from official government sources, news outlets, and community submissions. View the interactive incident map and safety information before hiking or outdoor activities.
At around 22:00 on May 6, a black bear about 1 meter long was seen crossing the road at the intersection in front of a shopping mall in Kamiyatagari, Izumi Ward, Sendai, and another report the same night placed a bear near the Sendai North Ring Road in the same area. On the same stretch of recent evenings, bears were also reported in Moniwa Hitokurita Higashi, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, and in Nishikigaoka 9 chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, showing that the city edges around Sendai are where the most immediate activity is being felt.
The broader pattern still centers on Sendai, especially Izumi Ward, Aoba Ward, and Taihaku Ward, with reports clustering around roads, intersections, and green strips at night. Activity was busiest in October 2025 with 489 incidents and November 2025 with 395, then stayed active through December 2025 with 118 and January 2026 with 47, before rising again in April 2026 with 48 sightings; this area has now recorded 2,735 black bear sightings overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Miyagi Prefectural Office Building
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Miyagi Prefectural Office Building?
Miyagi Prefectural Office Building has recorded 2,735 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 Miyagi Prefectural Office Building?
The most recent bear sighting in Miyagi Prefectural Office Building 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 Miyagi Prefectural Office Building?
Recent bear sightings in Miyagi Prefectural Office Building 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 Miyagi Prefectural Office Building?
Activity has slowed. 10 incidents in the last 7 days, 52 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Miyagi Prefectural Office Building?
Miyagi Prefectural Office Building 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.