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Sendai Castle Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sendai Castle, 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, 2026, a black bear about 1 meter long was seen crossing the road at an intersection in Kamiyatagari, Izumi Ward, Sendai, right by a shopping mall, and another sighting came from the same night near Sendai Kita Kanjosen in Kamiyatagari Tatewaki. That same evening, a driver also reported a bear moving along a prefectural road in Kamitayagari, Izumi Ward, showing how bears are still pushing into the city edge after dark.
The heaviest activity has been around Izumi Ward, Taihaku Ward, and Aoba Ward, with repeated reports from Kamiyatagari, Moniwa Hitokurita Higashi, and Nishikigaoka 9 chome. The pace was busiest in October 2025 with 487 reports and November 2025 with 406, then eased through winter before picking up again in April 2026 with 48 and May 2026 with 46. Across Sendai Castle, black bears have been recorded 2,693 times overall, so this is not a one off stir in the brush but a long running presence around the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sendai Castle
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sendai Castle?
Sendai Castle has recorded 2,693 bear incidents in total, with 54 reported in the last 30 days and 13 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 Sendai Castle?
The most recent bear sighting in Sendai Castle 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 Sendai Castle?
Recent bear sightings in Sendai Castle 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 Sendai Castle?
Activity has slowed. 13 incidents in the last 7 days, 54 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sendai Castle?
Sendai Castle 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.