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“Exhibition for Thinking about the Future from Sea Litter in Tsushima” February 27-March 3 / Yamap
Sea litter from Tsushima, the island with the largest amount of marine litter in Japan, gathered at “YAMAP STORE (Fukuoka)”
Yamap Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka City, CEO Yoshihiko Haruyama, hereinafter referred to as Yamap), whose theme is “Joy of connecting with the earth,” will open its directly managed concept store “YAMAP STORE (Fukuoka)” from February 27th to March 3rd. We will hold an exhibition “Thinking about the future from Tsushima’s marine litter”.
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Tsushima, an island with the largest amount of marine debris in Japan Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, is a “border island” that floats between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula. In ancient times, it prospered as a base for trade and exchange with the mainland, and even now it is an attractive island where its unique nature, history, and culture remain strong. However, currently, Tsushima is faced with the unreasonable reality that the largest amount of marine debris in Japan is washed ashore due to the effects of ocean currents and monsoons. [Image 2
Marine litter washed up on Tsushima
Yamap, which has been collaborating with Tsushima since 2020, is an opportunity to learn about various approaches to solving Tsushima’s “marine debris problem” and think about what each of us can do to restore the beautiful nature. We will hold an exhibition “Thinking about the future from the sea garbage of Tsushima”.
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There is also an exhibit (Trunk Museum (R) ︎Tsushima version) packed with various drifting objects in a travel trunk (cooperation: General Incorporated Association Tsushima CAPPA, Tsushima City)
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Directly managed concept store “YAMAP STORE” with specifications that make you feel familiar with the sea litter problem in Tsushima Currently, in Tsushima, while efforts are being made to dispose of marine litter that has washed ashore, a huge amount of marine litter continues to wash ashore, far exceeding the disposal capacity of the island. If sea litter is not treated, there are concerns about an increase in carbon dioxide (greenhouse gas) emissions due to the deterioration of plastics and an adverse impact on ecosystems due to microplastics, which may eventually affect the coast of the Sea of Japan. there is.
Globally, the problem of marine plastics is predicted to exceed the weight of fish* by 2050. Yamap will continue to create many
opportunities for you to come into contact with Tsushima, which is at the forefront, and think about the future of the sea, which is closely related to mountains.
Overview of “Thinking about the future from sea litter in Tsushima” [Image 5
Period: February 27 (Monday) to March 3 (Friday), 2023
On March 3 (Friday), the final day, a talk event will be held inviting users of Tsushima CAPPA and YAMAP, who are engaged in hands-on workshops and other activities locally.
Time: 12:00-18:00 *March 3 only 12:00-17:00
Venue: YAMAP STORE (5F Hakata AG Building, 3-23-20 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture 812-0011)
Organizer: Yamap Co., Ltd.
Cooperation: General Incorporated Association Tsushima CAPPA, Tsushima City Entrance Fee: Free
Reservation: Not required (Reservation required for talk show on March 3rd. Limited to 10 people)
March 3 (Friday) talk event application: Please apply from the application form below by February 28 (Tuesday). In the case of a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Only winners will be contacted by 18:00 on Wednesday, March 1st.
https://r.yamap.com/34660
Reference information
YAMAP x Tsushima | Study tour report on an island where “marine debris” drifts ashore
https://yamap.com/magazine/41459
*The New Plastics Economy: Rethinking the future of plastics, P14
https://jp.weforum.org/reports/the-new-plastics-economy-rethinking-the-future-of-plastics/ Yamap Co., Ltd. Company Profile
Company name Yamap Co., Ltd.
Head office location Hakata AG Building 6F, 3-23-20 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
Capital (including capital reserve) 100 million yen
Business summary
1. Operation of YAMAP, a web service and smartphone app for
mountaineering and outdoor activities
2. Operation of YAMAP STORE, a select online store for mountaineering and outdoor goods
3. Operation of YAMAP MAGAZINE, a media that creates future
mountaineering culture
4. Operation of YAMAP TRAVEL, a mountain travel platform that connects guides and climbers
5. Operation of “YAMAP FUNDING,” a crowdfunding platform specializing in nature 6. Content development, consulting, promotion, etc. utilizing mountains and nature
URL: https://corporate.yamap.co.jp/
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