News 2 Black Bears Asahigaoka, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 20, 2026, 10:10 PM

Description

At around 07:10 on the 21st, a commuter in the residential area of Asahigaoka 3-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, saw a bear-like animal about 70 cm long crossing the road. Later that evening, two bears were also sighted on the Hirose River riverside (Reiyashita), prompting police to increase patrols and schools to issue warnings.

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

Summary

On the 21st in Aoba Ward, Sendai, a bear-like animal about 70 cm long was seen in the morning near Asahigaoka Station, and two bears were spotted in the evening along the Hirose River. No injuries have been reported, but police have stepped up patrols and nearby schools and children's centers are issuing warnings and conducting patrols. A sighting was also reported on January 15 at nearby Mamizawa Park, heightening local concern.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.293224, 140.885495

Sources