News Black Bear Miyatoko, Taiwa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Miyagi Jan 18, 2026, 04:40 AM
Location
Description
Around 13:40 on the 18th, a passerby spotted a bear about 70 cm long walking in a rice field in Miyatoko, Taiwa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and reported it to the police. The bear crossed the field and entered brush to the north. The site is west of Nanatsumori Lakeside Park, and police have urged caution.
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
Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 04:40 AM
Address
Miyatoko, Taiwa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.406194, 140.808204
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