Gifu

Gifu Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu.  Gifu Prefecture has a population of 1,991,390 (as of 1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 10,621 square kilometres (4,101 sq mi). Gifu Prefecture borders Toyama Prefecture to the north; Ishikawa Prefecture to the northwest, Fukui Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture to the west, Mie Prefecture to the southwest, Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Nagano Prefecture to the east. [w]

Deer Blamed for July Mudslide in Gifu and Shiga Prefectures

From The Yomiuri Shimbun:

A mudslide that occurred in July on Mt. Ibuki, which straddles Shiga and Gifu prefectures, was likely caused by soil erosion from wild deer eating vegetation on the mountain, experts have said.

Deer causing serious damage to crops and vegetation has become a problem in various parts of the country. The July mudslide, which plowed into houses, is believed to be the first one caused by deer. Shiga Prefecture and other authorities are investigating the case in detail.

They always look so peaceful. No one sees their dark side.

The Decline of 商店街 in Gifu

From The Mainichi:

A once-bustling shopping district in the city of Gifu which boasts a 135-year history and inspired a hit song that defined its heyday will see the withdrawal of department store mega-chain Takashimaya Co. at the end of July.

Takashimaya's departure from the Yanagase shopping arcade in the central Japan city is a portent of a more worrying trend sweeping the country, as commercial districts that have coexisted with major department stores lose customers amid Japan's declining birthrate and aging population.

I have seen multiple shopping arcades fall into disrepair around Japan in recent years and it really is a sad loss. There are still many that are vibrant, but the rural areas are hit the hardest.