News Black Bear Sendai Izumichuo-minami, Miyagi May 8, 2026, 09:10 PM

Description

At around 06:10 on the 9th, a person driving on the Sendai North Loop Road in Kamiyagari, Izumi Ward, Sendai, spotted a bear about 1 meter long crossing the road. The bear left toward the southern woods and there were no injuries or damage. Police say the sightings on May 6 and at 11:30 on the 9th may be of the same individual and are urging caution.

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

Summary

On the morning of May 9 a roughly 1-meter bear was seen crossing the Sendai North Loop Road in Kamiyagari, Izumi Ward, Sendai. There were no injuries, and police warn the animal may be the same one reported nearby on previous dates and urge caution.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 09:10 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.316311, 140.870430

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