News 2 Black Bears Asahigaoka, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 20, 2026, 10:10 PM
Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Address
Asahigaoka, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.293224, 140.885495
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同じ日に２頭も出てるんだ。
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