
News Black Bear Kitanakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 28, 2026, 04:00 PM
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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.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
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
Kitanakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.318285, 140.822765
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