News Black Bear Togura, Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Jan 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

Description

Around 10:00 on January 8, 2026, a passerby on National Route 398 in Togura, Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road. The bear ran from the campground side on the east of the road toward the mountain on the opposite side; no damage to people or property was confirmed, but the nearby Kamiwari-zaki Campground closed for one week as a safety measure.

Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.

Summary

A roughly one-meter bear was sighted on a national road in Minamisanriku Town, prompting the nearby Kamiwari-zaki Campground to close from January 8 to 15 for safety. Staff were busy handling reservations ahead of the holiday, but no injuries or damage have been reported.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.625302, 141.460027

Sources