 By explaining the need for this, in light of today's international conditions, he advances activities intended to overturn the traditional idea that use of all sea-routes should be free of charge.In addition, he is advancing new initiatives to address maritime issues in Japan, including the establishment of the nation's first Basic Ocean Law, working to change the Japanese paradigm that it is a country protected by the sea, to one that protects the seas.Beyond the shores of Japan and the wider region, Sasakawa also established in 2004 the United Nations - Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme to contribute to the building of a new generation of ocean leaders and professionals.