News Black Bear Sendai 通町, Miyagi Apr 18, 2026, 02:00 PM

Description

Around 23:00 on April 18, a single bear about 1.5 meters long was spotted by several passersby on a city road in Tōrimachi 2-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, and reported to police. Multiple nearby sightings were reported; the bear was believed to have left toward the Kashiwagi area or west, and police increased patrols and warned residents.

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Summary

On the night of April 18 a single bear about 1.5 meters long was seen in a residential area of Tōrimachi 2-chome in Aoba Ward, Sendai, and reported to police. Several nearby reports followed; the bear appears to have moved toward the Kashiwagi area or westward, and police have stepped up patrols and warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.279969, 140.865027

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