News Black Bear Togura, Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Jan 10, 2026, 11:15 AM
Location
Description
Around 11:15 a.m. on the 10th, a bear about 1 meter long was spotted on a road in Togura, Minamisanriku Town, and a report was made. The bear entered a forest to the north and disappeared; no damage was reported, and the nearby Kamawarizaki campground, where a sighting occurred on the 8th, is closed until the 15th for safety.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the 10th in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, a roughly 1‑meter bear was sighted on a road in Togura. The bear disappeared into nearby woods with no reported injuries, and the nearby Kamawarizaki campground has been closed until the 15th for safety.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Address
Togura, Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.625302, 141.460027
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