By Takako Sato | Program Manager
Thank you supporters for checking in on our progress!
We are happy to report that we have not had any cat-car strikes in the past two years total over 900 days road-kill free! We have not see this kind of accident-free period since the 1979 or 1980's!
It is likely that our efforts to educate the island visitors and residents are paying off. People are perhaps driving slower in the zones that we have posted as caution areas. It feels good. But there are various other issues that are causing us conern lately. Overtourism is a constant topic of discussion and efforts are being made to face it at the same time some people are working against us in our efforts.
In this 5th report you will find updates about :
We hope that you enjoy reading our updates. We are looking forward to expanding our work based on your generous donations! Please share our project with your friends and family as we try to reduce traffic accidents and continue to protect the wild cat habitats in Iriomote.
Here are some additional instagram links that are helping our cause get national attention! Please follow and share our socials below.
Instagram Update by Yamapato about Yamaneko Day
Illustrator Coony advertising on IG the Family Mart Snacks Fundraising
AllHearts promoting Yamapato activities on IG
In the attachments below, you will find our upcoming summer/fall activities list which includes an event in October Wild Cat Festival at Inokashira Park.
Please feel free to come visit our fundraising booths if you happen to be in the Tokyo/Yokohama area.
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