The Sea and Japan Project in Kagoshima, a general incorporated association, held a kick-off cleanup activity to set up a pick-up box on Matsubara Beach, Aira City on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
This event will be held as part of the marine litter countermeasure project "Ocean and Japan Project – CHANGE FOR THE BLUE" promoted by the Nippon Foundation.
Event overview
Event overview:
The Sea and Japan PROJECT in Kagoshima, a general incorporated association, is based on the "pick-up box" activity that started on Yoron Island, where even small groups of people visiting the coast can participate in beach cleaning activities. We are carrying out activities to set up "boxes". We also started operation at Matsubara Kaigan, Aira City, and held a kick-off trash pickup and cleaning activity on Saturday, September 16th.
- Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Venue: Matsubara Coast (Higashimochida, Aira City, Kagoshima Prefecture 899-5421)
- Number of participants: Approximately 30 people
- Cooperating organizations: Aira and Isa Regional Promotion Bureau / NPO Kagoshima Mizutori Volunteers / Matsubara Water Gate Moorers Association / Hirotomo Co., Ltd. / Matsubara Coastal Conservation Area Occupiers Association by Boat etc.
In time for Zero Garbage Week, kids can start picking up trash together!
With the cooperation of the Kagoshima Prefecture Aira and Isa Regional Promotion Bureau, the "pickup boxes" that were installed this time are filled with the desire of people who enjoy boating on the Matsubara coast and local residents to protect the beautiful Matsubara coast. I am.
On this day as well, we saw people enjoying boats and SUPs on the Matsubara coast, as well as people walking around the area. Approximately 30 people, mainly local residents who regularly enjoy boating and fishing along the beach, participated in the cleanup activity. Many parents and children participated, and the children seemed to be working hard to pick up trash, hoping to keep the ocean they love clean. It was also the kick-off day for "Autumn Marine Litter Zero Week," and a live broadcast with venues nationwide was also held.
Thank you for using marine leisure in every corner!
The cleanup activity, which was attended by many people who normally use Matsubara Beach for marine leisure, was carried out to reach every nook and corner that is usually hard to reach. There were plastic bottles littered under boats and tires, and pieces of broken fishing gear. Some of the garbage was brand new, and one person said, “It's unfortunate that so much garbage is being thrown away.I hope that by installing the pick-up boxes this time, visitors will be aware that they shouldn't throw garbage into the sea.'' .
Participants' comments
・"I was proud of the beauty of Matsubara Beach, but I was surprised to see so much trash. I would like to regularly pick up trash and maintain the beauty of Matsubara Beach."
・"There are many people walking along the coast, but we want to create an environment where local residents can understand how to use and purpose the pick-up boxes so that they don't think they are the same as garbage cans. ”
<Organization overview>
Organization name: General Incorporated Association Sea and Japan PROJECTin Kagoshima
URL: http://kagoshima.uminohi.jp/
Activity details: We will implement measures that will enable many people, mainly children and young people, to become aware of Kagoshima Prefecture's rich ocean and take various actions. Kagoshima Prefecture is surrounded by the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, with Kinko Bay containing Sakurajima inside. There are many remote islands, and as the gateway to the south since ancient times, there are many attractions such as unique sea culture, scenery, and food. On the other hand, we may not be able to pass on the charm of our local seas to younger generations, or we may be forced to rediscover the charms of our local seas now and in the future due to changes in the environment, and our relationship with the sea may become more difficult. We will be able to pass on the importance and charm of the world to the next generation. In implementing the project, we will involve many local media, municipalities, and organizations in an effort to expand the movement.
CHANGE FOR THE BLUE
As part of the Nippon Foundation's “Ocean and Japan Project,'' the 2018 This is a project that has been underway since November.
We will work with stakeholders from industry, government, academia, and the public to create a marine litter reduction model and disseminate it domestically and internationally.
URL: https://uminohi.jp/umigomi/
Nippon Foundation “Ocean and Japan Project”
The sea supports Japanese people's lives in various ways, sometimes giving them peace of mind, excitement, and inspiration. This is an all-Japan project that aims to encourage people across the country, including children, to view the ongoing environmental deterioration of the ocean as their own, and to expand the circle of action to preserve the ocean for future generations. is.
URL: https://uminohi.jp/
