News Black Bear Sendai Masue, Miyagi Apr 17, 2026, 10:20 PM

Description

On April 18, 2026 at around 07:20, a passerby spotted and reported one bear near the No.2 athletic ground of Sendai Third High School in Anyouji 3-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai; the animal was estimated at about 70–80 cm in length. There were no injuries; police say multiple sightings across the city from the night of April 17 to the morning of April 18 may involve the same individual and have stepped up patrols and warnings.

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Summary

Multiple bear sightings were reported in Sendai from the night of April 17 to the morning of April 18. On the morning of April 18 a single bear about 70–80 cm long was seen near the No.2 ground of Sendai Third High School in Miyagino-ku and reported by a passerby; there were no injuries. Police, considering the sightings may be of the same animal, have warned residents and increased patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.286861, 140.909375

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