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.//