News Black Bear Sendai Chiyodamachi, Miyagi Apr 17, 2026, 11:45 AM

Description

At around 20:45 on April 17, 2026, a bear was reported on a road in Kunimi 1-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai. The bear was about 1.5 m long and bear droppings were found nearby; the same individual was later seen around midnight on April 18 near nearby houses and on the grounds of a Tohoku University dormitory, and at 05:35 a.m. on a city road about 100 m west of Kita-Sendai Station. Police are patrolling and searching for the bear.

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Summary

A bear about 1.5 m long was reported in Aoba Ward, Sendai, on the night of April 17, and droppings believed to be from the bear were found nearby. The same individual was later seen near residences, on the grounds of a Tohoku University dormitory around midnight, and on a city road near Kita-Sendai Station early the next morning. Police are patrolling the area and urging residents to be cautious.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.280024, 140.846345

Sources