On June 30, 2024, Minato Ward's Hinokicho Park (9-7 Akasaka, Minato Ward) was certified as a "Nature Coexistence Site" by the national government, in recognition of its healthy ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna, primarily native species. This marks the second public park in the ward to receive this certification, following Arisugawa Park. Scene within the certified park area: A brown-eared bulbul preying on insects. The park was recognized for its value, including "being a habitat where rare species of flora and fauna live and grow, or a place with a high probability of such habitation and growth," and "having functions that enhance connectivity and continuity with adjacent areas." To further conserve and restore biodiversity in Hinokicho Park, we will continue to conduct biological monitoring surveys and hold events where residents can interact with wildlife, in collaboration with the adjacent Tokyo Midtown Midtown Garden, which has already been certified. What is a Nature Coexistence Site? In pursuit of the "30by30 target" to conserve over 30% of land and sea as healthy ecosystems by 2030, the national government launched a system in April 2023 to certify areas where biodiversity conservation is being promoted through private initiatives, such as corporate forests, rural landscapes, and urban green spaces, not limited to the expansion of national parks. These areas are certified as "Nature Coexistence Sites."