News Black Bear Miyagi University Yamato Campus, Miyagi Nov 4, 2025, 10:20 AM
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On November 4 a single bear was repeatedly sighted on the grounds of Miyagi University’s Yamato Campus, prompting students to shelter inside campus buildings. The bear was observed walking through nearby woods and swimming across a campus pond before moving back into the forest, and police and university staff patrolled the area. No injuries were reported, but the sightings contributed to event cancellations nearby as residents grew concerned.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Address
Miyagi University Yamato Campus, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.350310, 140.841542
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