News Black Bear Mamizawa Park (Asahioka-tsutsumi 2-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai), Miyagi Jan 15, 2026, 04:35 AM
Location
Description
At around 04:35 on January 15, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted in Mamizawa Park in Asahioka-tsutsumi 2-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, and a local resident reported it. No injuries or damage have been confirmed; police patrolled the area but did not find the bear afterward. The park is in a residential area adjacent to Yaotome Junior High School, and authorities have warned residents to be cautious.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 04:35 AM
Address
Mamizawa Park (Asahioka-tsutsumi 2-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai), Miyagi
Coordinates
38.305291, 140.888430
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Comments (1)
Is it unusual for them to be in Mamizawa Park at that hour, or does early morning activity like this happen regularly in Izumi Ward?
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