News Black Bear Kamiwarizaki Campground (Togura, Minamisanriku), Miyagi Jan 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

Description

On 2026-01-08 at about 10:00, a single bear approximately 1 meter long was seen crossing National Route 398 in Togura, Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture. The nearby Kamiwarizaki Campground was closed from Jan 8–15 for safety; on Jan 9 a similar bear was seen near Kitamura Elementary in Ishinomaki at about 05:50, and in Kesennuma a residence found walnuts scattered with footprints believed to be from a bear.

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

Summary

A series of bear sightings occurred along the Miyagi coast. On the morning of Jan 8 a roughly one-meter bear was seen crossing a national road in Minamisanriku, prompting the temporary closure of the nearby Kamiwarizaki Campground. Follow-up sightings and minor damage were reported on Jan 9 in Ishinomaki and Kesennuma, and local authorities and residents remain on alert.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.634279, 141.527918

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