Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law. Country/Territory Japan Document type Legislation Date 1918 (1972) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Hunting authorization/permit Hunting gear/hunting methods Hunting/capture Basic legislation Inspection Stock enhancement/repopulation Protection of habitats Game Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract Wildlife is protected under the provisions of this law, as well as its habitat. Hunting restrictions are applied to endangered species or animals whose number is decreasing. A permit is issued by the competent authority for hunting activities, but hunting is strictly forbidden in sanctuary areas, temporary no- hunting zones (up to three years)and other selected places. Hunting restrictions apply also to tackles and explosives. Inspection of the premises where game live are authorized by the competent authority. No trading or selling of protected fauna is permitted . Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Implementation Ordinance of the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law. Legislation | Japan | 1950 (1972) Keyword: Birds, Wild fauna, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, Seasons, Hunting authorization/permit, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Total allowable catch, Use restrictions, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Cabinet order for the implementation of the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law. Legislation | Japan | 1953 (1971) Keyword: Certification, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Hunting/capture, Education, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX