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Stories 28 March 2025

Itoigawa, the ‘Town of Stones’: The Appeal of Geoparks as Protected by Youth
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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 […]