It turned out that "Mercari", a major flea market app that allows individuals to buy and sell goods via the Internet, is exhibiting a series of pumice stones that are believed to have been washed ashore on the coast of Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa Prefecture says, "I want you to refrain from selling at this stage."
As of 11:00 am on the 27th, it was confirmed that at least 52 pumice stones that seemed to have been washed ashore on the coast of Okinawa Prefecture were exhibited at "Mercari", a major flea market app.
The pumice stones on display range from a set weighing 200 grams to a set weighing 1.5 kg filled with cardboard, and the highest set is sold for 5,000 yen, of which 20 have been sold. rice field.
In the item description column, it is written that it has black and marble colors, is brittle and easily crumbles, and can be used for interior decoration and gardening.
Okinawa Prefecture "I want you to refrain from selling at this stage."
Regarding this, Okinawa Prefecture says, "It is not based on legal grounds, but I would like you to refrain from selling it at this stage."
In addition, there are multiple inquiries from citizens asking "Can I pick up pumice stones and take them home?"
In response, the prefecture responded, "Generally, permission from the organization that manages the coast is required. We have not confirmed the safety of pumice stones yet, so please do not pick it up."