News Black Bear Kitamura Elementary School (Ishinomaki), Miyagi Jan 9, 2026, 05:50 AM
Location
Description
At about 05:50 on January 9, one bear approximately 1 meter long was sighted in woodland near Kitamura Elementary School in Ishinomaki, observed by a staff member spreading de-icing agent in a parking lot. No damage was reported; the elementary school suspended use of its schoolyard for the day and the nearby nursery is keeping children from outdoor play.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
Early on January 9 a bear about 1 meter long was spotted in woodland near Kitamura Elementary School in Ishinomaki, prompting warnings from the city and police. No damage was reported; the school closed its playground for the day and the nursery is keeping children indoors as a precaution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 05:50 AM
Address
Kitamura Elementary School (Ishinomaki), Miyagi
Coordinates
38.484429, 141.192127
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Comments (1)
朝の5時50分っていう早い時間帯に小学校のすぐ近くに出てくるなんて、けっこう大胆だな。
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