News Black Bear Uesugi, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Dec 26, 2025, 10:00 PM

Description

Around 22:00 on December 26, a bear about 1 meter long was sighted along the Umeda River in Uesugi, Aoba Ward, Sendai. Police and city authorities conducted patrols and urged residents to refrain from going out.

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Summary

Bears have been repeatedly sighted near central Sendai; on the night of December 26 a roughly 1‑meter bear was seen along the Umeda River in Uesugi (Aoba Ward). The city and police have stepped up patrols and warned residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.273158, 140.875329

Sources