News Black Bear Higashi-Sendai 1-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 28, 2025, 06:30 AM

Description

At about 06:30 on December 28, 2025, a passerby spotted a single bear on the road north of JR Higashi-Sendai Station in Higashi-Sendai 1-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai; the bear disappeared to the west. It is unknown whether this is the same animal seen repeatedly since the 26th; no damage has been reported and the police have warned residents to be cautious.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 28th, a bear about 1 meter long was seen by a passerby north of JR Higashi-Sendai Station in Sendai and walked westward out of sight. Sightings have continued around the Umeda River and nearby residential areas since the 26th; no damage has been reported, but police are urging residents to be careful.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 06:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.279694, 140.922304

Sources