Have you ever heard of Oirase Gorge?
It is located in Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan.
It is famous for the beautiful nature of its valley and forest.
For example, it has waterfalls of many sizes, large rocks of various shapes, and carpets of green moss.
People are working to conserve the nature of this area in a variety of ways. First, regulations limit driving into Oirase Gorge to a certain number of cars per day. Too many cars would cause a lot of pollution, damaging the environment. Second, some groups have carried out successful ecotourism projects that attract tourists and educate them about the importance of conservation. One such tour introduces tourists to the unique moss in the area.
Please consider taking an ecotour of this jewel of northern Japan someday.
People are working to conserve the nature of this area in a variety of ways. First, regulations limit driving into Oirase Gorge to a certain number of cars per day. Too many cars would cause a lot of pollution, damaging the environment. Second, some groups have carried out successful ecotourism projects that attract tourists and educate them about the importance of conservation. One such tour introduces tourists to the unique moss in the area.
Please consider taking an ecotour of this jewel of northern Japan someday.