The Oze area will become a new national park separate from the Nikko National Park to which, at present, it is a part of.
The ministry hopes the decision will allow the new Oze park to clearly differentiate itself from the Nikko area, a sightseeing spot widely known for several cultural attractions, and make it a model for new national parks more focused on natural conservation.
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