News 2 Black Bears Shitomae district, Osaki City, Miyagi Oct 25, 2025

Description

On 2025-10-25 at a workshop in the Shitomae district of Osaki City, a bag of newly harvested rice was found torn open and eaten. The owner, a woman, is convinced it was caused by bears based on past sightings and damage, and she suggested a parent bear with a cub may be involved.

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Summary

Amid repeated bear appearances in Miyagi Prefecture, on October 25 a bag of newly harvested rice was found torn and eaten at a workshop in the Shitomae district near Naruko Onsen in Osaki City. The area has suffered crop damage and sightings for two years, and the victim suspects a mother bear with a cub may be responsible. Local authorities have raised their alert level.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Address

Coordinates

38.738817, 140.698767

Sources