News Black Bear Ishinomaki 小船越, Miyagi May 1, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

On May 2 a bear-like animal was sighted on the mountain designated as an evacuation site, so Ishinomaki Otayachi Elementary School postponed the tsunami evacuation drill for children that had been scheduled for May 7, when they would walk to the mountain.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

Ishinomaki Otayachi Elementary School in Miyagi Prefecture postponed a tsunami evacuation drill scheduled for May 7 after a bear-like animal was sighted on the evacuation mountain on May 2. The principal said there was no safe place to flee on the mountain, and the school is asking parents to help ensure safety during commutes.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.510478, 141.283891

Sources