
News Black Bear Sendai Futsukamachi, Miyagi Apr 19, 2026, 09:30 AM
Location
Description
A single bear, believed to be the same individual sighted since the night of the 18th, remained in vegetation in Sendai's Aoba-ku, Kimachidori 2-chome from early on the 19th and, after staying for more than ten hours, was culled by an emergency shooting around 18:30 on April 19. The appearance in the city center shocked residents and prompted concern and precautions from nearby schools.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
A bear repeatedly sighted since the night of the 18th stayed in vegetation in Aoba-ku, Kimachidori 2-chome and, after occupying the site for over ten hours, was shot and killed in an emergency operation around 18:30 on the 19th. The presence in Sendai’s central district — home to prefectural and city offices, a university hospital and shopping facilities — alarmed residents and school officials, prompting the city board of education to instruct nearby schools to gather information and ensure safety.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 09:30 AM
Address
Sendai Futsukamachi, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.273229, 140.865372
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