News 2 Black Bears Minamunakayama, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 30, 2025, 01:25 AM

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.

Summary

Late at night in a residential area of Sendai, two bears were spotted. In the woodland of Minamunakayama, individuals about 1.5 m and 80 cm long were seen; with a school and supermarket nearby, police have warned residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 01:25 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.310764, 140.825507

Sources