
News 3 Black Bears Tomiya あけの平二丁目, Miyagi Apr 22, 2026, 01:00 PM
Location
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
Tomiya あけの平二丁目, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.378243, 140.879600
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