Gifu
A media preview in Gifu City illuminated nearly 100 traditional umbrellas on Friday, ahead of the event's official start the next day. Projection mapping displayed flower images on the ground, highlighting one of the city's crafts. The evening event begins Saturday at Gifu Park and runs through February 1.
Iniulat ng AI
Gifu Prefecture announced it will deploy drones emitting dog barks and fireworks sounds to drive bears away from residential areas. The initiative starts later this month in Takayama, Shirakawa village, and other spots where bear attacks on humans have occurred recently. It aims to proactively address rising bear sightings and injuries for resident safety.