News Black Bear Saiwaichō (Saiwai-cho), Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 24, 2025, 10:40 PM
Location
Description
On the night of December 24, a single bear about 1.2–2.0 meters long was repeatedly sighted in residential areas including Saiwaichō, Miyagino Ward, entering and leaving private properties and crossing roads. Police and city officials stepped up patrols and prepared box traps while warning residents; no injuries or property damage have been confirmed.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In late December, repeated sightings of what is believed to be the same bear were reported across residential neighborhoods in northern Sendai. The animal was recorded entering private properties and crossing streets; police and city authorities increased patrols and prepared box traps, and so far no injuries or confirmed damage have been reported.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Address
Saiwaichō (Saiwai-cho), Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.276302, 140.900667
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Comments (1)
同じ個体が複数回目撃されてるのか、別のクマなのか分からんのが気になるな。
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