Genta Mine

On May 20, 2026 at around 16:20, a city employee found footprints believed to be from a bear (about the size of a human fist) near the Nishibu Fureai Center annex in Senbiki, Seki City. Later the same day at about 19:20, a person driving on a prefectural road in Mutegawa-cho Atobe, Seki City, sighted a single black animal that was captured on a dashcam. The police also reported a bear sighting in the area on May 11.

Seki, Gifu

3 weeks ago

A bear was sighted near Gifu Family Park. Gifu Family Park will be temporarily closed for a while.

Gifu 出屋敷, Gifu

1 month ago

Gifu 北野北, Gifu

1 month ago

On April 23 a resident in Kitano-kita, Gifu City, reported sighting a single bear-like animal, and the city temporarily closed Gifu Family Park. The park reopened on April 29, but some playground equipment and mountain walking trails remain closed.

Gifu 北野北, Gifu

1 month ago

At around 11:40 on April 22, 2026, one bear was sighted in Shiikura, Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. The city urged witnesses not to approach the bear and to report sightings to the city office or Yamagata Police Station.

Yamagata 椎倉, Gifu

1 month ago

Yamagata 椎倉, Gifu

1 month ago

Around 10:00 on April 21, 2026, a bear approximately 80–100 cm long was sighted near Sakurao Elementary School in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture. Students were escorted to school by guardians, police cars patrolled the area, and the hunters' association set box traps as a countermeasure.

Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu

1 month ago

Yamagata 伊佐美, Gifu

1 month ago