News Black Bear Higashimatsushima Jogetsutsumi, Miyagi Apr 23, 2026, 01:00 AM

Description

On the morning of April 23, 2026, one bear was sighted in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, and reported to the city office. Around 10:00 a.m., a person driving near Joge-tsutsumi in Higashimatsushima saw a bear crossing a national route north–south and reported it.

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

Summary

On the morning of the 23rd, a motorist near Joge-tsutsumi in Higashimatsushima reported seeing a bear crossing a national route. The city and police have urged local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.404255, 141.117802

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