The early days of Geoparks in Japan

Around the end of the 20th century, all mineral mines and coal mines in Japan were closed. Geologists in Japan became worried about the future of geological studies. At that time, news of geoparks came from Europe. “Rock Green Café” played an important role in the Japanese geopark movement. As of 2025, 10 UNESCO Geoparks and 38National Geoparks were established in Japan. Many geoparks include examples of geohazards and vestiges of abandoned mines as georesources.

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Polish Geological Institute Special Papers
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.7306/sp.papers.5(2005)
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Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
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The early days of Geoparks in Japan

Michiko YAJIMA
Polish Geological Institute Special Papers
Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation
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The early days of Geoparks in Japan

Michiko YAJIMA
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Abstract

Around the end of the 20th century, all mineral mines and coal mines in Japan were closed. Geologists in Japan became worried about the future of geological studies. At that time, news of geoparks came from Europe. “Rock Green Café” played an important role in the Japanese geopark movement. As of 2025, 10 UNESCO Geoparks and 38National Geoparks were established in Japan. Many geoparks include examples of geohazards and vestiges of abandoned mines as georesources.

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