News Black Bear Tome City, Miyagi Nov 10, 2025

Description

A wild bear captured in a box trap in Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture was shown in exclusive footage. The report says a severe beech-nut crop failure, causing food shortages in the mountains, is a factor in bears entering urban areas, and the prefecture has issued a bear-sighting warning.

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Summary

Footage was released showing a wild bear captured in a box trap in Tome City. The video recorded threatening behavior and growling, and authorities reportedly responded quickly and calmly. A severe beech-nut crop failure, leading to food shortages in the mountains, is cited as a reason for bears entering towns; Miyagi Prefecture has issued a bear-sighting warning and sightings have been reported in surrounding areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, November 10, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.691872, 141.187651

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