News Black Bear Moniwa, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 28, 2025, 06:30 PM

Description

Around 18:30 on December 28, 2025, a bicyclist on a city road in Moniwa, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, spotted a single bear about 1.5 meters long. The bear crossed the road from the mountain side and moved south toward rice fields; police are patrolling the area and urging caution.

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

Summary

In the evening in Moniwa, Taihaku Ward, Sendai, a bicyclist had a roughly 1.5-meter bear cross directly in front of them. The bear moved from the mountain toward nearby rice fields, and police are patrolling the area and advising caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 06:30 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.220922, 140.791034

Sources