Location
Description
Around 15:30 on the 10th, a motorist passing on Prefectural Route 55 in Imozawa Ootakehara, Aoba Ward, Sendai, spotted a bear about 50 cm long and called emergency services. The bear left the road and entered the bushes; police are patrolling the area and advising caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the afternoon of May 10 a motorist spotted a roughly 50 cm bear on a prefectural road in Imozawa Ootakehara, Aoba Ward, Sendai. The bear moved into the bushes after being seen; police are patrolling the area and warning residents.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 06:30 AM
Address
Sendai Shimo-Ayashi, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.284250, 140.765908
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