Materials
National Park / World Heritage Site / Rare & Native Species / Invasive Species / Rules & Etiquette in Yambaru / “Itajii no Mori” PR Magazine
National Park
| Title | Summary | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Concept of National Park in Yambaru Region | This pamphlet sets out the basic concept of Yambaru National Park based on the nature and culture of the Yambaru region. | March 2008 |
| Yambaru National Park Regulations Summary and Maps | This pamphlet contains maps and a summary of the regulations in Yambaru National Park. | February 2020 |
| Yambaru National Park Leaflet (Japanese) | This leaflet contains information about Yambaru National Park, including its characteristics, highlights, etiquette, and maps. | November 2020 |
| Yambaru National Park Leaflet (English) | This leaflet contains information about Yambaru National Park, including its characteristics, highlights, etiquette, and maps. | November 2020 |
| National Parks Contents Collection 2020 (Yambaru excerpt) (Japanese) | Lists activities for enjoying the nature of Yambaru in Yambaru National Park. | November 2020 |
| National Parks Contents Collection 2020 (Yambaru excerpt) (English) | Lists activities for enjoying the nature of Yambaru in Yambaru National Park. | November 2020 |
World Heritage Site
Rare & Native Species
| Title | Summary | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Yambaru Wildlife Observation Map (Spring/Summer Edition) | This walking map was produced to familiarize people with the wildlife that can be found around the Ufugi Nature Museum. | March 2010 |
| Yambaru Wildlife Observation Map (Fall/Winter Edition) | This walking map was produced to familiarize people with the wildlife that can be found around the Ufugi Nature Museum. | March 2010 |
| Biodiversity of Amami and Ryukyu Islands | This pamphlet introduces the richness of the natural environment of Amami and Ryukyu, which needs to be preserved for future generations, with a focus on biodiversity. | October 2010 |
| Spreading Awareness of Impact of Stealing and Collecting Endangered Species | Spreads awareness that the theft and overhunting of endangered species is prohibited, and that people should not catch wildlife indiscriminately. | August 2014 |
| Workbook for Playing with Nature in Yambaru | This workbook is a fun way to experience the nature and culture of Yambaru and learn about its charms. | March 2017 |
| Okinawa Rail – Birds that Walk in the Forests of Yambaru – (Japanese) | Describes the characteristics of the Okinawa rail and various conservation initiatives, including with many photos. | March 2018 |
| Okinawa Rail – Birds that Walk in the Forests of Yambaru – (English) | Describes the characteristics of the Okinawa rail and various conservation initiatives, including with many photos. | March 2018 |
| The Okinawa Woodpecker – A Woodpecker Living in the Forests of Yambaru – (Japanese) | Describes in detail the characteristics of the Okinawa woodpecker and what we know from MoE research. | March 2018 |
| The Okinawa Woodpecker – A Woodpecker Living in the Forests of Yambaru – (English) | Describes in detail the characteristics of the Okinawa woodpecker and what we know from MoE research. | March 2018 |
| Rare Wildlife in Amami and Okinawa | Introduces rare birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, insects, terrestrial molluscs, crustaceans, and plants of the Ryukyu Islands. | February 2019 |
| The Birds of Yambaru 111 Species in the Mountains, Forests, Plains, and Waterfronts (Japanese) | Introduces 111 major bird species found in the Yambaru region, including photos. | March 2019 |
| The Birds of Yambaru 111 Species in the Mountains, Forests, Plains, and Waterfronts (English) | Introduces 111 major bird species found in the Yambaru region, including photos. | March 2019 |
| Forest Road Patrols Underway! | The Yambaru region conducts joint patrols order to protect rare wild animals and plants from poaching and theft. | April 2020 |
| List of 152 Domestic Rare Species of Wild Animals and Plants in Amami and Okinawa | Lists domestic rare species of wild animals and plants that live and breed in Amami and Okinawa based on the Law for Conservation of Endangered Species. | January 2021 |
| The Terns of Okinawa – Seabirds that Herald Summer – | Have you heard of a bird called the tern? Three species of tern come to Okinawa Island every May. | |
| Terns Come to Breed | Have you heard of a bird called the tern? In the summer, they migrate across the sea from southern countries to lay eggs and raise their young on the reefs around Yagaji Island. | |
| Decorate your home with terns! | Flapping mobiles made from paper cartons and marine litter. Enjoy handicraft while protecting the ocean where terns come from. |
Invasive species
| Title | Summary | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Living with Cats in Yambaru | This pamphlet outlines appropriate cat ownership and cat regulations in the Yambaru region. | March 2014 |
| Invasive Species in Okinawa Islands | Contains large photos and detailed descriptions of what kind of species and the problems they threaten. | March 2015 |
| Yambaru Forever – Revised version Mongoose Control in Yambaru (Japanese) | Describes how the mongoose was introduced, its impact on native wildlife, and efforts to control it. | July 2016 |
| Yambaru Forever – Revised version Mongoose Control in Yambaru (English) | Describes how the mongoose was introduced, its impact on native wildlife, and efforts to control it. | July 2016 |
| Describes how the mongoose was introduced, its impact on native wildlife, and efforts to control it. | Outlines the characteristics, flowering times etc. of eight species, with a focus on bitter vine and creeping daisy. | March 2019 |
| Collecting information on sightings of invasive species of snakes. | Introduces how to distinguish between the specific invasive species Taiwanese habu and Taiwanese beauty snake. | March 2020 |
| Invasive Species Requiring Urgent Countermeasures Creeping Daisy | Outlines the characteristics and control methods of the invasive species requiring urgent countermeasures creeping daisy. | |
| Designated Invasive Species Bitter Vine | Outlines the characteristics and control methods of the designated invasive species bitter vine. | |
| Designated Invasive Species Water Lettuce | Outlines the characteristics and control methods of the designated invasive species water lettuce. | |
| Have you seen a feral cat in the mountains? | Provides information on feral cats and asks cat owners to keep their cats properly. |
Etiquette & Rules in Yambaru
| Title | Summary | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Eight things you should know (Japanese) | Things that we want everyone to follow so that they can enjoy Yambaru’s nature better and pass on its bounty to future generations. | September 2016 |
| Eight things you should know (English) | Things that we want everyone to follow so that they can enjoy Yambaru’s nature better and pass on its bounty to future generations. | September 2016 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru (Japanese) | We have created a rulebook outlining the rules for enjoying Yambaru and protecting its local resources. | August 2018 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru (English) | We have created a rulebook outlining the rules for enjoying Yambaru and protecting its local resources. | August 2018 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru (Simplified Chinese) | We have created a rulebook outlining the rules for enjoying Yambaru and protecting its local resources. | August 2018 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru (Traditional Chinese) | We have created a rulebook outlining the rules for enjoying Yambaru and protecting its local resources. | August 2018 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru (Korean) | We have created a rulebook outlining the rules for enjoying Yambaru and protecting its local resources. | August 2018 |
| Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru | Rulebook for the Three Villages of Yambaru – Leaflet version | October 2019 |
“Itajii no Mori” PR Magazine
| Title | Summary | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Itajii no Mori Vol.35 Spring Issue | This is Vol. 35 spring issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | March 2017 |
| Itajii no Mori Vol.36 Fall/Winter Issue | This is Vol. 36 fall/winter issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | November 2017 |
| Itajii no Mori Vol.37 Spring Issue | This is Vol. 37 spring issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | March 2018 |
| Itajii no Mori Vol.38 Summer Issue | This is Vol. 38 summer issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | July 2018 |
| Itajii no Mori Vol.39 Spring Issue | This is Vol. 39 spring issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | March 2019 |
| Itajii no Mori Vol.40 Winter Issue | This is Vol. 40 winter issue of the newsletter published by the Yambaru Nature Experience Activity Council. | December 2020 |