The Miyajima marshland in Bibai, Hokkaido, and Nagoya's Fujimae tideland were listed Monday by the Swiss-based Ramsar Convention Bureau as wetlands of international importance.
The designation obligates the national government and local authorities to strive to conserve and maintain the ecosystems in the areas.
The additions bring the total number of such areas in Japan to 13.
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