News Black Bear Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi May 5, 2026, 08:30 AM

Description

On May 5, 2026 at around 17:30, a man walking in green space in Nishikigaoka 9-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai, spotted a bear about 1 meter long. After police patrols failed to find it, at about 22:30 the same day a bear believed to be the same individual was seen again near the Sendai Observatory, and the police urged caution.

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

Summary

On the evening of May 5 a roughly 1-meter bear was spotted in the green area of Nishikigaoka 9-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai. Police were unable to locate it, and a bear believed to be the same individual was seen later that night near the Sendai Observatory, prompting a police warning to local residents.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 08:30 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.262113, 140.759261

Sources