News 2 Black Bears Yaotome 5-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Jan 24, 2026, 04:45 PM
Location
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.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
2
Provider Type
News
Date & Time
Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 04:45 PM
Address
Yaotome 5-chome, Izumi Ward, Sendai, Miyagi
Coordinates
38.310878, 140.895346
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Comments (1)
Two of them at 01:45 in a residential area.
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