News Black Bear Kawauchi Sanjuninmachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Nov 22, 2025, 10:10 PM

Description

At around 22:10 on November 22, 2025, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in a grove in Kawauchi Sanjuninmachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai; it walked north into the woods. A nearby resident called 110, and no damage or injuries were reported.

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Summary

On the night of the 22nd, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was seen in woodland near a residential area in Kawauchi Sanjuninmachi, Aoba Ward, Sendai; a local man reported it to authorities. The bear walked north into the woods, no injuries or damage were found, and police have warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.263808, 140.844494

Sources