News Black Bear JR Higashi-Sendai Station, Miyagi Dec 28, 2025, 06:30 AM

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

Coordinates

38.276579, 140.919927

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