To reduce the attraction of Asiatic black bears into areas where people live and prevent personal injuries caused by bears, subsidies are provided for the costs of felling fruit-bearing trees that serve as food for bears.
Ikawa Town, Akita Prefecture: Subsidy for Costs of Felling Trees That Attract Asiatic Black Bears
September 22, 2026
Summary
Ikawa Town provides a subsidy for the costs of felling fruit-bearing trees that attract Asiatic black bears, helping reduce bear encounters in residential areas and prevent personal injuries.
Key Information
| Location | Ikawa Town, Akita |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥400,000 per tree |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Environment / Crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Outsourcing costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Neighborhood associations / Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Ikawa Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.ikawa.akita.jp/page/4390.html |