National Parks Law (Law No. 161 of 1957). Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1957 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area National parks Management/conservation Policy/planning Institution Ecosystem preservation Contract/agreement Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law provides for the conservation of scenic areas and their ecosystems, the promotion of the utilization of those scenic areas and for the health, recreation, and environmental education of the people. Full text English Website www.env.go.jp