Location
Description
At about 08:30 on May 10, 2026, a single bear approximately 1 meter in length was sighted on a walking trail in Shiki no Mori within the Prefectural Forest in Tomiya City (Akashikami-Origemoto). When the walker increased the volume of a radio they were carrying, the bear left the area; there have been no further sightings and the management office is warning visitors over the park's PA system.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the morning of May 10 a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted on a trail in Shiki no Mori, part of the prefectural forest in Tomiya City. The walker raised the volume on a radio, the bear left, and the management office is warning visitors while the park remains open.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Address
Tomiya, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.337254, 140.926560
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