News 5 Black Bears Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Feb 13, 2026, 01:20 PM

Description

Around 22:20 on the 13th, a resident of an apartment nearby sighted five bears on the riverside near Reiyabashi in Reiyayashita, Aoba Ward, Sendai. According to police, the five bears ran north along the riverbank and there were no reports of injuries.

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

Summary

On the night of the 13th, residents near the Hirose River in Aoba Ward, Sendai, reported sighting five bears. The bears ran north along the riverbank, no injuries were reported, and police have urged local residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

5

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 01:20 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.272577, 140.790463

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