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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

Ibigawa 志津山, Gifu

6 months ago

A bear was reported in Kasugahara, Ikeda Town in the early morning of October 31.

Kasugahara, Ikeda Town, Gifu

6 months ago

Ikeda 萩原, Gifu

6 months ago

Ibigawa 上ミ野, Gifu

7 months ago

On the evening of October 26, a bear appeared in Kamimino, Ibigawa Town.

Kamimino, Ibigawa Town, Gifu

7 months ago

Ikeda 沓井, Gifu

12 years ago

Ibigawa 和田, Gifu

12 years ago