Please be informed that a university staff has reported a bear sighting.

[Details of Sighting]
Source: Newspaper Delivery Person (information provided through the Faculty of Agriculture Administrative Office)

Date/time: October 23, 2025 (Thursday) around 05:00

Place: City road near the northwest area of Faculty of Agriculture, New Aobayama Campus  (Please refer to the attached map)

Number of Animals Sighted: 1 (small bear)


(Reference: Excerpt from Sendai City website)
-Try not to go out alone at dawn or late at night.
-Do not leave garbage outside overnight and be sure to place it at collection points during daylight hours.
-When entering wilderness areas, carry something that emits noise, such as a radio.

For details, please refer to the information on Asian black bears on the Sendai City website (the website is only available in Japanese).
https://www.city.sendai.jp/kankyochose/kurashi/shizen/petto/yase/higai/tsukinowaguma.html