{"id":1491,"date":"2026-05-18T09:34:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T00:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/en\/topics\/1491\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T10:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T01:23:59","slug":"6-26%e3%80%86%e5%88%87-%e7%b3%b8%e9%ad%9a%e5%b7%9d%e7%9c%9f%e6%9f%8f%e3%82%b5%e3%83%9d%e3%83%bc%e3%82%bf%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ba%e5%8b%9f%e9%9b%86%e4%b8%ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/en\/topics\/1491\/","title":{"rendered":"5\/8 – 6\/26 Call for Itoigawa Shimpaku Supporters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

The Itoigawa UNESCO Global Geopark is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new initiative, and we are looking for passionate members to join us!<\/p>\n

Growing on the rugged, rocky cliffs of Itoigawa, the “Itoigawa Shimpaku<\/a>” has long been revered by bonsai enthusiasts worldwide as the “King of Bonsai.” To protect and pass down this precious natural and cultural heritage to future generations, we have established the Itoigawa Shimpaku Supporters<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Whether you are interested in bonsai and plants, want to contribute to preserving Itoigawa’s rich nature and traditional culture, or simply want to meet and learn with new people-everyone is welcome! No prior experience or expert knowledge is required.<\/p>\n

(Ability to communicate in spoken and written Japanese is required for membership)<\/p>\n

Join us as we explore the beauty of the Itoigawa Shimpaku and work to secure its future!<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Details & How to Apply<\/b><\/p>\n

For more details about the program and how to register as a member, please visit our dedicated page below:<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc49 Itoigawa Shimpaku Supporters Program Page<\/a> (Japanese Language)<\/p>\n\u25a0Contact Info
\nItoigawa Geopark Council Secretariat
\nItoigawa City Tourism Division Geopark Promotion Office
\n\ud83d\udcde025-552-1511 \ud83d\udce7geopark@city.itoigawa.lg.jp<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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