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StoriesItoigawa, the ‘Town of Stones’: The Appeal of Geoparks as Protected by Youth
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- #Youth Committee of Japanese National Commission for UNESCO
Itoigawa Geopark, located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, was one of the first places in Japan to be certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. This geopark not only serves as a platform to learn about the formation of the Japanese archipelago from the Fossa Magna fault that divides Japan into two, but also offers visitors […]
Itoigawa Geopark, located in Itoigawa City, Niigata Prefecture, was one of the first places in Japan to be certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. This geopark not only serves as a platform to learn about the formation of the Japanese archipelago from the Fossa Magna fault that divides Japan into two, but also offers visitors […]
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StoriesDiscoveries Made through the Japanese National Conference on Geoparks : Cultivating an Understanding of Youth Activities and the Appeal of Local Regions
- #Geoparks
- #Youth Committee of Japanese National Commission for UNESCO
The Japanese National Conference on Geoparks is held annually with the objective of propagating the philosophy and initiatives of UNESCO’s Geopark Programme, as well as promoting the exchange of information and opinions between actors from regions with Geoparks. A youth session for high school and university students was held for the first time at this […]
The Japanese National Conference on Geoparks is held annually with the objective of propagating the philosophy and initiatives of UNESCO’s Geopark Programme, as well as promoting the exchange of information and opinions between actors from regions with Geoparks. A youth session for high school and university students was held for the first time at this […]
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NewsWelcome to our new English website!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new English website for the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform. On this site, you can find a wide range of information on UNESCO-related activities in Japan including key stakeholders, events, stories and more. Check out our website to find out more!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new English website for the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform. On this site, you can find a wide range of information on UNESCO-related activities in Japan including key stakeholders, events, stories and more. Check out our website to find out more!