News 2 Black Bears Under Reiyabashi (Hirose River riverbed), Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Mar 17, 2026, 08:00 AM

Description

On the evening of the 17th, two bears measuring about 1.5 m and 80 cm were sighted on the Hirose River riverbed under Reiyabashi in Aoba Ward, Sendai; both headed south. No injuries were reported, and police are patrolling the area and urging caution.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 17th, two bears believed to be a parent and cub were spotted on the Hirose River riverbed under Reiyabashi in Aoba Ward, Sendai, reported by a bus passenger. The bears left heading south, and police are patrolling and warning residents, as an elementary school is nearby.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.251810, 140.866243

Sources