Tokyo Metropolitan Government Ivory Immigration Prevention Measures
Regarding ivory, which is a rule that international trade is banned under the Washington Treaty, the Tokyo Metropolitan Expert Panel confirmed its policy to prevent illegal exports before the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics where foreign tourists are increasing.
International trade in ivory is banned in principle by the Washington Treaty, but in Japan, ivory is used for stamps and other purposes, so it is `` promoting poaching and illegal trade ''. Some countries have criticized it.
Under these circumstances, the first meeting of the Metropolitan Experts Meeting to consider ivory regulations was held on the 28th with Governor Koike also present.
In this context, the person in charge in Tokyo explained that the risk of being illegally taken abroad could increase in line with the increasing number of foreign tourists in the Tokyo Games.
Delegates commented on how the city should support the country's efforts and that the ivory inventory in the country be strictly managed.
At the meeting on March 28, after conducting interviews with ivory traders and confirming a policy to take certain measures before the Tokyo Games.
Governor Koike told reporters, "Because the problem of ivory has existed for a long time, I would like to confirm the direction of the capital again this time."