December 4, 2025: The 16th Nippon Foundation Setouchi Oceans X Cleanup Activity in Tojima - Supporting an Area Difficult to Reach on Tojima Island, Uwajima City

Activity Summary

In the early morning of October 13, 2025, a cleanup activity for "The 16th Nippon Foundation: Setouchi Oceans X" was held in To-jima, Uwajima City. This initiative is part of environmental conservation efforts in remote islands and hard-to-reach areas. The primary focus of this event was collecting marine debris washed ashore, with the Uwajima NPO Center providing on-site support for the cleanup.

Working in hard-to-reach areas is physically demanding, with some participants commenting, "It's like a workout!" It was a valuable time that required cooperation among participants and consideration for the natural environment.

We believe that continued activities in these regions will help protect the beautiful coastline of the Setouchi Inland Sea.

The 16th Setouchi Oceans X by The Nippon Foundation

– Coastal Cleanup at Remote Island, To-jima (Uwajima)

Event Details

Activity Summary

On October 13th, 2025, Uwajima NPO Center carried out a coastal cleanup event on To-jima, a remote island within Uwajima City, as part of the “the 16th Setouchi Oceans X” initiative by The Nippon Foundation. Uwajima NPO Center supported their cleaning activity at the venue. 

This project aims to address environmental issues in hard-to-access areas. Participants collected marine debris that had washed ashore—a physically demanding task that one described as “a real workout!” Beyond the sweat and effort, the experience highlighted the importance of cooperation, local engagement, and environmental stewardship.

Efforts like these are vital to preserving the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea for future generations.