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Sendai Daikannon Temple Black Bear Incidents
Bear incident and sighting reports for Sendai Daikannon Temple, 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 22:30 on May 5, 2026, a black bear was seen sitting in the green space in Nishikigaoka 9 chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, after earlier sightings in the same area around 17:30 and 17:35 had already drawn police attention. The bear was about 1 meter long, and the repeated reports around Sendai Kami Ayashi show how close these animals are getting to roads and neighborhood edges.
For this part of Sendai, the hottest ground has been Izumi Ward and Aoba Ward, with repeated reports in places like Izumichuo minami, Teraoka, Chomeigaoka higashi, Imozawa, and Kami Ayashi. Activity surged in October 2025 and November 2025, when reports jumped to 544 and 434, then eased through December 2025 at 132 and into January 2026 at 48 before dropping to 21 in February 2026 and 26 in March 2026, then rising again to 48 in April 2026. Across the area, 3,035 black bear sightings have been logged overall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears in Sendai Daikannon Temple
How many bear incidents have been recorded in Sendai Daikannon Temple?
Sendai Daikannon Temple has recorded 3,035 bear incidents in total, with 55 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 Daikannon Temple?
The most recent bear sighting in Sendai Daikannon Temple was on May 8, 2026 in Sendai Izumichuo-minami, Miyagi, where 1 Black Bear was reported. Detailed location and surrounding incidents are available on the incident map.
Where have bears appeared recently in Sendai Daikannon Temple?
Recent bear sightings in Sendai Daikannon Temple have been concentrated in Sendai Futsukamachi (8), Sendai 寺岡 (4), Sendai Goroku (4). These areas have had multiple reports within the last 30 days.
Is bear activity increasing in Sendai Daikannon Temple?
Activity has slowed. 13 incidents in the last 7 days, 55 in the last 30 days.
What type of bears are in Sendai Daikannon Temple?
Sendai Daikannon Temple 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.