News 2 Black Bears Reiyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Mar 17, 2026, 08:15 AM

Description

Around 17:15 on the 17th, two animals believed to be a parent and cub (about 1.5 m and 80 cm long) were spotted on the riverside of the Hirose River at Reiyashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai, by passengers on a passing bus; both reportedly left heading south. There were no injuries, police patrolled the area and warned residents, and a later Sendai city investigation found they were likely wild boars.

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

Summary

On the evening of March 17, passengers on a bus reported seeing two animals thought to be a parent and cub on the Hirose River riverside in Aoba Ward, Sendai. Police patrolled the area near a nearby elementary school and issued warnings, and a subsequent city investigation found the animals were likely wild boars.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 08:15 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.251810, 140.866243

Sources