News Black Bear Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi May 5, 2026, 08:35 AM
Location
Description
Around 17:35 on May 5, a resident spotted a bear about 1 meter long in a green strip in Nishikigaoka 9-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai. At 22:30 a bear, possibly the same individual, was seen sitting in green space opposite the road near the Sendai City Observatory in Nishikigaoka 5-chome; in all cases the bear left and no damage was reported.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Summary
On the evening of May 5, multiple sightings of a roughly 1-meter bear were reported in Nishikigaoka, Aoba Ward, Sendai, including observations of the animal sitting in green areas. The sightings may involve the same individual, there were no damages, and the police urged people to avoid going out during the bear's active hours.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 08:35 AM
Address
Sendai Kami-Ayashi, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.262113, 140.759261
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