News Black Bear Sendai Jiyugaoka, Miyagi Apr 28, 2026, 04:40 AM

Description

At around 13:40 on April 28, a report was made of a "bear-like" animal in a residential area of Tsurugaya 4-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai. According to the Sendai East Police Station, the animal was sighted about 300 meters northeast of Tsurugaya Kindergarten, and the station has urged caution in the surrounding area.

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

Summary

In the afternoon of April 28 a bear was reported in the residential area of Tsurugaya in Miyagino Ward, Sendai. The animal was seen near Tsurugaya Kindergarten, and the Sendai East Police Station has warned local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 04:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.292253, 140.906863

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