To reduce the attraction of Asiatic black bears to settlements and prevent personal injuries caused by bears, subsidies are provided for the expenses required to fell fruit-bearing trees around residential areas that serve as food for bears.
Gunma Prefecture Nakanojo Town: “Nakanojo Town Emergency Persimmon Tree, etc. Felling Project Subsidy” (FY2026)
September 16, 2026
Summary
Nakanojo Town provides subsidies for the costs of felling fruit-bearing trees around residential areas to reduce the attraction of Asiatic black bears to settlements and prevent bear-related injuries.
Key Information
| Location | Nakanojo Town, Gunma |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Contracting costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant area / individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Nakanojo Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.nakanojo.gunma.jp/soshiki/7/12113.html |