News 3 Black Bears Tomiya あけの平一丁目, Miyagi Apr 22, 2026, 09:15 AM

Description

Around 18:15 on April 22, 2026, three bears were sighted in the bushes (near a retention pond) of a park in Akenodaira 1-chome, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture; city staff and police are on alert. The bears are believed to be a parent and cubs; no damage or further sightings have been confirmed, and on April 23 the city checked for footprints and climb marks and strengthened measures at the nearby elementary school (distributed bear bells and increased patrols).

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

Summary

Three bears were spotted in the bushes of a park in Akenodaira, Tomiya City, on the evening of April 22, prompting increased patrols by city staff and police. The bears are believed to be a parent and cubs and no damage has been reported; nearby elementary school measures include distributing bear bells and increasing patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 09:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.381428, 140.874864

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