Easy Japanese news in translation: Capsule toys help protect forest in Nikko National Park
A capsule toy machine that helps protect the forest has been installed at the Nasukogen Visitor Center in the town of Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture. For 1,
In Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, a capsule toy machine has been installed at the Nasukogen Visitor Center to help protect the forest. For 1,000 yen per attempt, visitors can receive a capsule containing a limited-edition pin featuring animals and plants native to the Nasu Heisei-no-mori Forest within Nikko National Park. The funds raised from this initiative will be dedicated to activities aimed at safeguarding Heisei-no-mori and other environmental efforts.
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