News Black Bear Kamiwarizaki Campground (Minamisanriku, Miyagi), Miyagi Jan 8, 2025

Description

A bear was sighted on January 8, 2025 near the Kamiwarizaki Campground in Minamisanriku, Miyagi; the campground closed from January 9 to 15. It reopened on January 16 after no further sightings, and about 150 groups canceled during the closure.

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

Summary

A bear was seen near Kamiwarizaki Campground on January 8, prompting the facility to close from the 9th through the 15th. It reopened on the 16th after no further sightings; staff plan to continue deterrent measures such as periodic loud noises and music. Around 150 reservations were canceled during the closure.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.634279, 141.527918

Sources