Information to the destination Parties, specifically China, should be provided regarding
Japan’s domestic regulations to protect species, so that China and other market destinations
can be aware of trade in imported wild specimens from Japan, that are fully protected by law
in that country. In addition, the CITES Secretariat should be informed of a zero quota for the
CITES Appendix-II listed Ryukyu Yellow-margined Box Turtle from Japan, so that all
Parties to CITES recognize Japan’s national regulation.