News Black Bear Sendai Castle Site (Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai), Miyagi Jan 6, 2026, 09:30 PM

Description

Around 21:30 on the 6th, a single bear about 1.5 meters long was sighted eating grass on the roadside near the Sendai Castle site (Kawauchi, Aoba Ward, Sendai). The bear later left the area and no injuries or damage have been confirmed.

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

Summary

On the night of the 6th, a passerby in a car reported seeing a single bear about 1.5 meters long near the entrance to the Sendai Castle site. The bear left the scene and there were no injuries, but police and the city of Sendai have stepped up patrols and urged caution in the frequently sighted area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 09:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.253078, 140.856709

Sources