News Black Bear Utatsu Nakano, Minamisanriku, Miyagi Jan 1, 2026, 10:50 PM

Description

Around 22:50 on January 1, 2026, a single bear about 1 meter long was sighted on the grounds of a private residence in Utatsu Nakano, Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, and a resident called emergency services. The bear left the scene, no one was injured, and police patrolled the area but did not locate the animal.

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

Summary

On the night of January 1, a roughly 1‑meter bear was spotted on the grounds of a house in Utatsu Nakano, Minamisanriku; residents reported it to authorities. The bear fled north, no injuries were reported, and police patrols were unable to confirm its presence.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

1

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.740265, 141.527303

Sources