Notice of prohibition and self-restraint due to the coronavirus in relation to the seafood collection season

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The seafood and clam collection season is coming, however, did you know that there are rules that must be respected?  Violating these rules can lead to fines, so collect seafood in accordance with these rules. For more details, click here.

Attention!

Due to the spreading of infection of the new coronavirus, this year there are many places that are banning or preventing the collection of shellfish and the use of beaches for leisure.  Some places have closed parking lots and rest places (umi no ie).

Please be aware not to enter these restricted areas.

Examples of locations with a seafood collection ban or restriction (as of April 23, 2020 information).

• Tsu City: Gotenba and Karasu Beaches (until May 6, 2020)
• Matsusaka City: Gonushi and Matsunase Beaches (until August 31, 2020)

* There are other places that are also banning or restricting the collection of shellfish and the use of beaches for leisure.

* The ban period may change depending on some factors like the State of Emergency Declaration (Kinkyu Jitai Sengen)

Reference:
Homepage of Mie Prefecture Office
https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/SUISAN/HP/38851033605.htm

Tsu Tourism Association homepage
https://www.tsukanko.jp/

Matsusaka Tourism Association
https://www.matsusaka-kanko.com/