News 2 Black Bears Yaotome 5-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 24, 2026, 04:45 PM

Description

Around 01:45 on January 25, two bears about 60 cm long were spotted on a sidewalk in Yaotome 5-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai; residents reported them and police patrolled the area. The bears left the scene and there were no further sightings or reports of injuries. The site is a residential area near an elementary school.

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

Summary

In the early hours of January 25, two bears about 60 cm long were seen on a sidewalk in the residential Yaotome 5-chome area of Sendai. Police patrolled after residents reported the sighting; the bears left the area, no injuries were reported, and authorities have warned residents, including those near a nearby elementary school.

Bear Type

Black Bear

Number of Bears

2

Provider Type

News

Date & Time

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 04:45 PM

Address

Coordinates

38.310878, 140.895346

Sources