Photo Report

Biodiversity and Nature Conservation in Okinawa

September 2-4, 2018

Parliamentary Vice-Minister Sasagawa visited the northern part of Okinawa Island and the Yaeyama Archipelago, nominated by the Japanese government as a candidate for the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. He also shared MOE's commitment to biodiversity and nature conservation.

Efforts to Protect the Iriomote Wildcat
Kaiji Beach on Taketomi Island of the Yaeyama Archipelago
At the Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center in Kunigami