
News Black Bear Sendai Chomeigaoka-higashi, Miyagi May 6, 2026, 01:00 PM
Location
Description
Around 22:00 on May 6, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted near the intersection of the Sendai North Ring Road (Sendai Kita Kanjosen) at Kamiyatagari-Tatewaki, Izumi Ward, Sendai; it left toward the bushes. Police patrolled the area but did not find it afterward, and Izumitakeyama High School notified parents to be cautious by email.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the night of the 6th, a roughly 1-meter bear was seen near the intersection of the Sendai North Ring Road in Izumi Ward, Sendai, crossing toward the area with a nearby university and entering the bushes. Police patrolled the area but did not relocate the bear, and Izumitakeyama High School sent parents an email warning them to be cautious.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 01:00 PM
Address
Sendai Chomeigaoka-higashi, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.310095, 140.848797
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