News 2 Black Bears Minamunakayama, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 30, 2025, 01:25 AM
Location
Description
Around 01:25 on 30 December 2025, two bears—about 1.5 meters and about 80 cm in length—were sighted by nearby residents in woodland in Minamunakayama 6-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai. The bears left the scene; no injuries or damage were reported and police have urged caution in the area.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 01:25 AM
Address
Minamunakayama, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.310764, 140.825507
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Comments (1)
Size difference between those two is pretty stark, 1.5 meters next to an 80 cm one.
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