A Tokyo-based whaling company hosted an event at Fukuoka’s Nagahama Fish Market to promote domestic fin whale meat, which was reintroduced to commercial whaling in Japan last year. Attendees, including food industry professionals, sampled sushi, sashimi, and processed whale meat products. With whale meat consumption at just 1% of its peak levels, the company aims to expand awareness and market demand. It plans to harvest up to 60 whales in 2024 under government quotas. Source: NHK
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