Cooperation with International Organizations (UNESCO,UNU)
A Memorial Event for the “Sado Island Gold Mines”
On September 12, a memorial event for the “Sado Island Gold Mines” was held in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, hosted by the Memorial Executive Committee for “Sado Island Gold Mines”. From the Government of Japan, representatives of the Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Agency for Cultural Affairs attended.
(Reference)“Sado Island Gold Mines”
At the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in 2024, it was decided to inscribe the “Sado Island Gold Mines” on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In the Government of Japan’s representative statement delivered during the Committee, it was stated that ‘a Memorial Event for all the workers at the “Sado Island Gold Mines” will also be held annually at the site.’ Following the events held in the previous two years, this year’s event marked the third time the event had been held.