Mount Hazama

In May 2026, bear sightings increased in Ibigawa Town, Gifu Prefecture; 15 sightings were reported in the town center by May 19, five times the three sightings in the same period last year. The municipality urged residents not to leave food waste or crops outdoors, and decided not to apply emergency shooting because the bear(s) did not remain in one place, raising safety concerns.

Ibigawa 極楽寺, Gifu

1 week ago

Sighted a bear about 100 cm (approximately 1 meter)

Ibigawa, Gifu

2 weeks ago

Ibigawa 谷汲有鳥, Gifu

6 months ago

Ibigawa 北方, Gifu

6 months ago

Ibigawa 谷汲有鳥, Gifu

6 months ago

Ibigawa 谷汲有鳥, Gifu

7 months ago

Ibigawa 谷汲神原, Gifu

7 months ago

Ibigawa 上野, Gifu

7 months ago