
News Black Bear JR Higashi-Sendai Station, Miyagi Dec 28, 2025, 06:30 AM
Location
Description
At around 06:30 on December 28, 2025, a single bear was sighted on the road north of JR Higashi-Sendai Station in Higashi-Sendai 1-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai. The bear disappeared to the west; it is unclear whether it is the same individual seen along the Umeda River on the 26th, and no damage has been reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Amid a series of bear sightings across Sendai since the 22nd, a single bear was reported near JR Higashi-Sendai Station on the morning of the 28th. The animal headed west and whether it is the same individual seen earlier is unknown; police are warning local residents to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 06:30 AM
Address
JR Higashi-Sendai Station, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.276579, 140.919927
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Comments (1)
Two days apart in the same area and they're still not sure if it's the one from the river.
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