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Prospects for Japanese Whaling: Dealing with the Impacts of Western Methods and Technology
Feature photo: Votive tablet showing Meiji era whaling by shooting at Hirado, Seto (Last of 2 Parts) Part 1: Sustaining
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INTERVIEW | LDP’s Kiyoshi Ejima: Demand for Whale Meat Should Increase
Just over a year ago, on June 30, 2019, Japan withdrew from the International Whaling Commission (IWC). A […]
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Whaling Nations Should Take A Stand As ‘Activists’ Meddle with Food Culture
I have sided with China and North Korea in the past. I was staying at the Friendship Hotel when […]
Culture
Japan Moves Toward Revision of Whaling Law
There is broad political support in Japan for revising the nation’s whaling law, including measures for promoting whale
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Untangling the Myth Behind the Whaling Controversy: A Director’s Take
I still remember the taste of hard-to-swallow fried whale meat served in Japanese school lunches. I have no nostalgia
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Why Boris Johnson and the New York Times Criticize Japanese Whaling
(Third of 4 Parts) Part 1: Science vs Politics: Busting Myths and Biases About Japan’s Whaling Part […]
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With Japan’s Withdrawal, What Lies Ahead for the International Whaling Commission’s Scientific Committee?
(Second of 4 Parts) Part 1: Science vs Politics: Busting Myths and Biases About Japan’s Whaling […]
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Science vs Politics: Busting Myths and Biases About Japan’s Whaling
(First of 4 Parts) Whaling is obviously a controversial topic. At the same time, it is important […]