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

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.