News Black Bear Kitanakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 28, 2026, 04:00 PM

Description

In the early morning of January 29 (shortly after 1:00 AM), a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a residential area of Kitanakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai. The bear left toward nearby woods; no injuries or property damage were reported, and an elementary school is located about 500 meters away.

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Summary

In the early hours of January 29 a roughly 1‑meter bear was seen in a residential area of Kitanakayama, Izumi Ward, Sendai. The animal moved back toward the nearby woods, no injuries or damage were reported, and police are patrolling the neighborhood and advising caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 04:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.318285, 140.822765

Sources