April 2020
LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

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At the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP10) held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in 2010, the Parties agreed a global vision of biological diversity, a world of “Living in Harmony with Nature. EWe take a look at some examples of Japan’s rich biodiversity and at ways in which people in Japan have interacted with nature to conserve it, helping to achieve that global vision.
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- Coexistence with Biological Diversity
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An interview with Torii Toshio, Director General of the Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment.
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- The Waterfall Cherry of Miharu
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An ancient weeping cherry is the star attraction of the spring in Miharu Town.
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- Toki in the Skies of Sado
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Once in danger of extinction, the toki of Sado Island have returned to the wild.
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- The Jellyfish that Saved an Aquarium
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Kamo Aquarium in Tsuruoka City is home to one of the world’s biggest collections of jellyfish.
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- Love of Animals Connects Japan and Uganda
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Zoos in Yokohama have contributed to the conservation of wildlife and environmental education in Uganda.
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- Swimming Jewels
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Nishikigoi, large ornamental carp (koi) of Japanese origin, are now found in ponds around the world.
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- The Beauty of Oze Preserved
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The flowers in the marshland of Oze National Park continue to bloom as always despite many challenges.
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- The Blessings of Wa-Herb
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The plants of Japan known as wa-herb add flavor to food and support people’s lives in many ways.
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- PRIME MINISTER’S DIARY
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- POLICY-RELATED NEWSHost Towns' Ties with the World
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- SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYLevel Crossings for Deer
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- MY WAYIkebana's Potential to Branch Out
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- SHALL WE DANCE?Making Connections through Tap Dance
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- A TRIP BY LOCAL TRAINTokyo Tramway Beckons Day Trippers
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