News Black Bear Jusanzuka Park, Natori City, Miyagi Nov 13, 2025, 03:00 PM

Description

At Jusanzuka Park in Natori City, Miyagi, a bear was sighted on November 2 and sightings continued, so the city closed the park and installed box traps starting November 14. The traps are baited with persimmons and beehives and are being deployed with priority because the park is near schools and a hospital.

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Summary

Bear sightings around Natori have increased, leading to the closure of Jusanzuka Park and the installation of box traps from November 14. The traps are baited with persimmons and beehives and are being placed with priority because the park is close to schools and a hospital; the city notes it has a limited number of traps. Nearby institutions have shifted to remote classes, and in Sendai’s Zuihoden a roughly one-meter bear was also sighted, prompting a partial closure and heightened vigilance.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 03:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.160332, 140.867685

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