News Black Bear Sendai City, Miyagi Dec 4, 2025

Description

Sightings of bears have surged in Sendai City. Reports include seeing an approximately 80 cm cub while walking and witnessing a roughly 50 cm bear on a street near apartments and schools close to the city center.

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

Summary

In Sendai, home to about 1.09 million people, bear sightings have been increasing and appear to be approaching areas near the city center. Residents have reported seeing an approximately 80 cm cub while walking and a roughly 50 cm bear on streets near apartments and schools.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.268195, 140.869418

Sources