News 3 Black Bears Tomiya あけの平二丁目, Miyagi Apr 22, 2026, 01:00 PM

Description

On the night of April 22, 2026, three bears (believed to be a parent and cubs) were sighted in the brush of a park retention pond in Akenohira, Tomiya City, Miyagi Prefecture; city staff and police are on alert. No damage or subsequent sightings have been confirmed, and the nearby elementary school has urged students to wear bear bells and increased patrols during commutes.

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

Summary

On the night of April 22, three bears were seen in the brush of a park retention pond in Akenohira, Tomiya City. Authorities are on alert, no damage has been reported, and the nearby elementary school has urged students to wear bear bells and increased patrols.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

3

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 01:00 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.378243, 140.879600

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