News Black Bear Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 29, 2025, 04:40 AM

Description

At around 04:40 on December 29, 2025, a passerby spotted a single bear about 1 meter long in Mamizawa Park in Asahigaokatsutsumi 2-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai. The bear disappeared northward and no injuries have been reported. The sighting was near Kuro-matsu subway station and Yaotome Junior High School, and police have warned residents to be cautious.

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Summary

In the early hours of December 29, a roughly 1-meter-long bear was spotted by a passerby in Mamizawa Park in Izumi Ward, Sendai. The bear left northward and no one was injured. The park is near Kuro-matsu subway station and Yaotome Junior High School, and police have urged local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 04:40 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.335381, 140.839742

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