News Black Bear Ohira 大衡, Miyagi Apr 26, 2026, 08:55 AM

Description

At around 17:55 on April 26, 2026, a driver on Prefectural Route 16 spotted a single bear about 60 cm long sitting in a forested area in Ohira Village, Ohira Akasaka, Miyagi Prefecture. The bear later moved further into the woods and no further sightings have been reported; the police have stepped up patrols in the area.

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

Summary

On the evening of the 26th, a driver spotted a roughly 60 cm bear sitting in a forest in Ohira Village, Miyagi. The bear walked further into the woods and the police have increased patrols in the area.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 08:55 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.485727, 140.883840

Sources