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What About Japan and Bears? From Dogs Barking Drones to Bear-Fighting Grandmothers.

Japan is taking its bear problem to new heights, literally. In Gifu Prefecture, authorities will soon blow up barking drones like dogs and launch small fireworks to keep bears away from residential areas. The program will cover cities such as Takayama, the village of Shirakawa and nearby mountain settlements, where Shirakawa-go, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is located. The initiative responds to a sharp increase in bear encounters. …Takayama · Takayama Read Article

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For immersion into Japanese culture, the rural town of Takayama offers authenticity without the crowds of larger cities.Takayama · Takayama See the Story

NJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming 2025 Results: Takeshita & Tsuji Retain To Set Up Wrestle Kingdom 20 Match

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The latest New Japan Pro Wrestling major show featured two huge title matches headlining the event as well as the finals of the Super Junior Tag League Final.WWE · Gifu See the Story

Ldp Loses in Mino Mayoral Election, Gifu (Kyodo News)

The Mino City, Gifu Prefecture mayoral election, which was held on the 2nd following the resignation of the incumbent, saw the results of an independent newcomer, former city employee Keisuke Shinoda (54), winning his first election, defeating two other independent newcomers, including former city council member Akinori Watanabe (51), who was endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party. The turnout was 62.34%, highlighting the current situation in …Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Teacups Featuring Portrait of Prime Minister Takaichi on Sale; New Cups Have Already Received 5,000 Orders

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The design of a new line of teacups adding a portrait of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to those of Japan’s past prime ministers has been completed at pottery maker Yamashi Seitosho in Toki, Gifu Prefecture, a studio that makes teacups bearing images of successive prime ministers.Toki · Toki Read Article

Dave Meltzer Offers An Update On WWE Star Shinsuke Nakamura's Potentia

Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The buzz surrounding New Japan Pro Wrestling’s annual Wrestle Kingdom event is growing by the day as rumors and speculation of WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura appearing at the show have grown lounder in recent weeks. Nakamura is an old friend of NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi, who will be wrestling his final match at Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026, but his opponent as yet to be announced, leading to many fans be…WWE · Gifu Read Article

Officials alarmed after bear attacks tourist walking to bus stop: 'Requested an ambulance'

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A Spanish tourist was attacked by a bear in broad daylight while walking to a bus stop in Shirakawa, a village in Japan's Gifu Prefecture known for its picturesque, UNESCO-listed houses. What happened? According to The Independent, the local government said the man received a "minor injury to his upper right arm" after being scratched by a bear cub. The bear reportedly attacked the man while he was taking photographs at a bus stop. Officials sai…UNESCO · Shirakawa Read Article

Hiroshi Tanahashi Vows to Win the Belt, Inspired by Shinsuke Nakamura's Encouragement: "I've Received it."

Tana will challenge IWGP Global Heavyweight Champion Yota Tsuji (32) at the New Japan Pro-Wrestling Gifu tournament on November 2nd...Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

"I'm Going Back to My Parents' House" - an Ominous Note, but if You Look closely... 100,000 People Warm Their Hearts to This Loving Couple | J-Town Net

A man's wife left a note and then left him. Such tweets have become a hot topic on X. What exactly was the note? Let's take a look. Image provided by @NEWFROG_kakeru. October 14, 2025, in Gifu Prefecture... Continue reading on "J-Town Net"Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

Water Cannons Spray Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site During Fire Drill, Creating Fantastic View

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Arches of water released during a fire drill on Sunday morning create a spectacular view in the World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture.Gifu, Japan · Gifu Read Article

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What About Japan and Bears? From Dogs Barking Drones to Bear-Fighting Grandmothers.

For a crowd-free, authentic taste of Japanese culture, head here

NJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming 2025 Results: Takeshita & Tsuji Retain To Set Up Wrestle Kingdom 20 Match

Ldp Loses in Mino Mayoral Election, Gifu (Kyodo News)

Teacups Featuring Portrait of Prime Minister Takaichi on Sale; New Cups Have Already Received 5,000 Orders

Dave Meltzer Offers An Update On WWE Star Shinsuke Nakamura's Potentia

Officials alarmed after bear attacks tourist walking to bus stop: 'Requested an ambulance'

Hiroshi Tanahashi Vows to Win the Belt, Inspired by Shinsuke Nakamura's Encouragement: "I've Received it."

"I'm Going Back to My Parents' House" - an Ominous Note, but if You Look closely... 100,000 People Warm Their Hearts to This Loving Couple | J-Town Net

Water Cannons Spray Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site During Fire Drill, Creating Fantastic View

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What About Japan and Bears? From Dogs Barking Drones to Bear-Fighting Grandmothers.

For a crowd-free, authentic taste of Japanese culture, head here

NJPW Tanahashi Final Homecoming 2025 Results: Takeshita & Tsuji Retain To Set Up Wrestle Kingdom 20 Match

Ldp Loses in Mino Mayoral Election, Gifu (Kyodo News)

Teacups Featuring Portrait of Prime Minister Takaichi on Sale; New Cups Have Already Received 5,000 Orders

Dave Meltzer Offers An Update On WWE Star Shinsuke Nakamura's Potentia

Officials alarmed after bear attacks tourist walking to bus stop: 'Requested an ambulance'

Hiroshi Tanahashi Vows to Win the Belt, Inspired by Shinsuke Nakamura's Encouragement: "I've Received it."

"I'm Going Back to My Parents' House" - an Ominous Note, but if You Look closely... 100,000 People Warm Their Hearts to This Loving Couple | J-Town Net

Water Cannons Spray Shirakawa-go World Heritage Site During Fire Drill, Creating Fantastic View

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