News Black Bear Kita-Nakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Jan 28, 2026, 03:00 PM
Location
Description
In the early hours of January 29, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in a residential area of Kita-Nakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai. No injuries or property damage were confirmed; the bear left toward a nearby forest and was no longer seen, and police are patrolling the area and urging caution.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
In the early morning of January 29 a roughly one-meter-long bear was seen in a residential area of Izumi Ward, Sendai. Authorities say the bear moved into a nearby forest and there have been no injuries or property damage. The sighting occurred about 500 meters from an elementary school, and police are patrolling the neighborhood and advising caution.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Address
Kita-Nakayama 1-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.318285, 140.822765
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Comments (1)
A residential area getting a visit that early in the morning is unusual for Izumi Ward.
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