Location
Description
On the evening of March 17, 2026, two bears believed to be a parent and cub (approximately 1.5 m and 80 cm in length) were sighted on the riverside of the Hirose River under Reiyabashi in Aoba Ward, Sendai; both headed south and left the area. There were no reported injuries, the nearby Katahira-cho Elementary School was noted, and police patrolled the area to warn residents.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 08:15 AM
Address
Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.272577, 140.790463
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