News Black Bear Saiwaicho, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

From the night of December 24 into the early morning of December 25, one bear was sighted 6–7 times in residential areas including Saiwaicho in Miyagino Ward, Sendai. Police consider it may be the same individual, are patrolling the area, and no injuries or property damage have been confirmed.

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Summary

On the night of December 24, multiple sightings were reported in residential areas including Saiwaicho in Miyagino Ward, suggesting a single bear may have moved across roughly a 2-kilometer area. Police and city authorities have urged caution and increased patrols; no injuries or property damage have been reported so far.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.276302, 140.900667

Sources