Lake Inawashiro Designated as Ramsar Site; Fukushima Pref. Lake Is Important Tundra Swan Wintering Spot

The Yomiuri Shimbun

1:00 JST, July 17, 2025

The Environment Ministry announced on Tuesday that Lake Inawashiro, an important wintering ground for tundra swans in Fukushima Prefecture, has been designated as a Ramsar site. The Ramsar Convention aims to conserve wetlands of international importance. With this designation, the total number of registered sites in Japan now stands at 54.