Key Facts
• On July 19, 2025, at 9:00 PM, a man collecting beetles reported a bear sighting.
• The incident occurred in a forest near the Tohoku University Jun-ichi Nishizawa Memorial Research Center in Sendai.
• The bear, approximately 1 meter in length, fled before police arrived.
• The sighting was near a residential area, 1 km west of Yagiyama Zoological Park Station.
• The area is popular for beetle collecting during this season.
• Police advised people to collect beetles in groups and carry bear repellent spray.
Summary
A man collecting beetles in a forest near Tohoku University in Sendai reported encountering a 1-meter-long bear on the evening of July 19, 2025. The bear fled before police arrived at the scene, which is located near a residential area and 1 km west of Yagiyama Zoological Park Station. The area is frequented by beetle collectors during this season. Authorities have urged the public to take precautions, such as traveling in groups and carrying bear repellent spray, to ensure safety.
