News 2 Black Bears Riverbank under Reiyabashi Bridge (Hirose River), Sendai, Miyagi Mar 16, 2026, 03:00 PM

Description

Two bears believed to be a parent and cub were sighted on the Hirose River riverbank under Reiyabashi Bridge in Sendai. A city investigation later found the animals may have been wild boars.

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

Summary

On March 17 a pair of bears thought to be a parent and cub were reported on the Hirose River riverbank under Reiyabashi Bridge in Sendai, prompting public caution. A subsequent city investigation indicated the animals may have been wild boars, prompting a reassessment of the initial identification.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.251810, 140.866243

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