Aiming to enhance the attractiveness of Japan's national parks to the world level, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have focused on areas such as Shiretoko in Hokkaido and Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, and are working together to protect nature and improve the usage environment. I will go there.
This was revealed at a press conference by Minister of the Environment Koizumi and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami.
According to this, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries are aiming to make Japan's national parks in the top 25 places in the world's national park rankings published by major American travel information sites, etc. It means working together.
Specifically, we will focus on areas such as Shiretoko in Hokkaido and Yakushima in Kagoshima Prefecture, and will work on nature conservation in the park such as conservation of rare species and attracting accommodation facilities.
In addition, we will work together to consider a mechanism for users to bear the costs of maintaining the park, such as collecting entrance fees.
Minister of the Environment Koizumi said, "I want to prepare for what I can do now that I can't expect foreign tourists."
In addition, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami said, "We would like to combine the technologies and know-how of both ministries and aim to achieve both conservation and utilization of nature at a high level."