News 2 Black Bears Sendai Tsurugaya, Miyagi Apr 25, 2026, 04:55 AM

Description

Around 13:55 on the 25th, five elementary school children playing near a grove in Tsurugayanorth 2-chome, Miyagino-ku, Sendai, sighted two bears about 1 meter long. The children evacuated to a friend's house with no injuries; there have been no further sightings, and police are warning residents near nearby schools (Nankodai Higashi elementary and junior high) and housing areas.

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

Summary

In Tsurugayanorth 2-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai, five elementary school children spotted two approximately 1-meter bears in a grove on the afternoon of the 25th. The children evacuated safely with no injuries. Police are urging caution for residents near local schools and residential areas.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 04:55 AM

Address

Coordinates

38.298144, 140.916071

Sources