Tag
Japan whaling
For Japan, Whaling Is Intertwined With Maritime Sovereignty
By Maxime Polleri
Japan argues that whaling is part of its history and culture. A rigid insistence on maritime sovereignty offers a more convincing explanation for Tokyo’s stance.
The Resilience of Japanese Whaling
By Gabriel Fung and Andy Ka Hei Vu
Whale meat is branded as a national cuisine, but very few Japanese eat it.
Australia Unhappy About Japan’s Return to Whaling
By Grant Wyeth
Tokyo’s resumption of commercial whaling operations highlights a consistent point of tension with whale-loving Canberra.
The Toxic Influence of Japan’s Rural Political Interest Groups
By Xiaochen Su
It’s time to reduce the political influence of Japan’s dwindling rural, primary sector interests.
Japan Loses Bid to Reinstate Commercial Whaling
By Thisanka Siripala
After a week of heated debate, Japan’s proposal to legalize whaling has been rejected by the International Whaling Commission.
Japan: Let Them Eat Whale
By Martin Murphy
When it comes to whaling, perhaps it is time to give Japan what it says it wants.
Taiji of The Cove Infamy Opens a Marine Park
Although a family-friendly marine park is opening in Taiji, the dolphin cull will continue.
Japanese Dogs Denied Endangered Whale Meat Snacks
A controversial luxury dog treat made from endangered fin whale meat has been pulled from the shelves in Japan.
Page 1 of 1