Activity Records

We held the Amanohashidate World Heritage Site Symposium in 2013.

We held the Amanohashidate World Heritage Site Symposium in 2013.

At the symposium, we welcomed Professor Keiko Higashi of the Tokai University School of Marine Science and Technology, who assisted with efforts to have Mt. Fuji designated a World Heritage Site, and Director Mayumi Endo of the NPO Mihono Matsubara Hagoromomura, which mounts community development efforts by local constituencies in Shizuoka Prefecture's Mihono Matsubara, and listened to their accounts of the landscape planning efforts leading up to the designation of Mt. Fuji as a World Heritage Site and local initiatives.

Professor Higashi, who participated in the landscape planning of Suruga Bay in Shizuoka Prefecture, reported on efforts to create a unified color scheme and recreational spaces for the bay area, as well as examples of university student participation in landscape planning.

During the panel discussion in the second half, Associate Professor Uesugi of the Kyoto Prefectural University Literature Department coordinated an audience Q&A discussion of community development with an eye toward World Heritage Site status.
Masafumi Kizaki of the Local Council to Improve Fuchu reported on efforts to improve the appearance of the outer walls of Fuchu Elementary School to be worthy of the "town of Sesshu", and Director Endo of Mihono Matsubara also offered the suggestion that to conserve pine trees, one must aim not just to protect them, but to have a "symbiotic" relationship.
Professor Higashi also commented, "To be designated a World Heritage Site, in addition to local efforts, it is important for the government to have clear goals and work to advance them," and we were able to learn about the importance of unity among the participants in community development efforts toward designation as a World Heritage Site for Amanohashidate as well.

We submitted a written request for countermeasures against the proliferation of broadleaf trees on Amanohashidate.

We submitted a written request for countermeasures against the proliferation of broadleaf trees on Amanohashidate to the head of the Tango Area Development Bureau Civil Engineering Office.

Amanohashidate is well-known for its scenery of white sand beaches and green pine trees, composed of picturesque rows of approximately 8,000 pine trees, but in recent years, broadleaf trees have proliferated, and there are concerns that the vegetation may be shifting. The Committee to Make Amanohashidate a World Heritage Site submitted a written request to the head of the Tango Area Development Bureau Civil Engineering Office for countermeasures against the broadleaf trees on Amanohashidate so that the local treasure of Amanohashidate's white beaches and green pines might be passed on to future generations. 

The head of the Civil Engineering Office replied, "We believe it is important to monitor the environmental impact going forward, and we are making preparations and carrying out investigations toward selecting an area and conducting thinning on a trial basis." Our committee will collaborate and consult with our affiliated groups on countermeasures against broadleaf trees and weeds, and work to raise awareness to bring the region together to tackle this issue as a united front.

Date

January 28, 2014 (Tues.), 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Location

Kyoto Prefecture Tango Area Development Bureau Civil Engineering Office

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We held the "Fuyu no Matsunamiki Sanpo" walk on Amanohashidate.

We held the "Fuyu no Matsunamiki Sanpo" walk on Amanohashidate.

On the first Sunday of winter, we enjoyed a walk on Amanohashidate and a picture story show in the pleasant sunshine.

During the walk, the eco-tour guides from the Miyazu Sightseeing Attendant Machinaka Guide Group explained origins and culture surrounding Amanohashidate, as well as the trees and water birds, and we were able to experience the abundant nature of Amanohashidate. Even the small children managed to walk all the way to the end.

After the walk, the members of the Tango Miyazu Bellflower Society performed a picture story show of "Mrs. Garasha Hosokawa", and we enjoyed the historical romance-filled story of Mrs. Garasha, who spent her whole life in Tango. We thank everyone for their participation and cooperation.

Date

December 1, 2013 (Sun.), 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location

Amanohashidate, Fuchu District Community Center

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Organized by Amanohashidate Monju Haneikai

The "Amanohashidate Canal Oyster Shell Cleanup Project!" was held.

Many oyster shells are washed up on the Amanohashidate Canal, and they spoil the beautiful view.

Every year, a group of local residents and others work to clean up the oyster shells. It's very hard work during the cold season, but many people help out to preserve Amanohashidate's beauty. Thanks to everyone who pitched in for their hard work.

Date

November 21, 2013 (Wed.), 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location

Amanohashidate Canal