Living in Yakushima's great nature is a luxury, with the ocean, mountains, and rivers all nearby. Every day, I feel grateful for life. However, human activities are affecting this environment. Garbage that can't be fully processed washes up on the beaches, and plastic and fishing debris drift in the sea daily. This pollution harms marine life and coral. Global warming is accelerating, and ocean changes are rapid. Yakushima, known for being the best loggerhead turtle spawning ground in Japan, has its beaches blocked by seawalls, affecting turtle nesting. Issues like ocean acidification, marine pollution, and depleted fish stocks are mounting. While we can't do much at our store, we aim to make small changes in our daily lives for a healthier ocean. We hope you'll join us.