Demand for grilled eel has been robust toward the midsummer Day of the Ox despite lingering high prices. The Day of the Ox, which falls on Tuesday this year, is thought to be the hottest day of the year. Japanese traditionally eat grilled eel ...
The international designation of the Japanese eel as a species at risk of extinction underscores the need for more controlled and responsible fishing and consumption to preserve one of this nation's long-cherished food cultures.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature announces that the Japanese eel is now on its list of species at risk of extinction.
A group of international scientists is considering designating the Japanese eel as a species at risk of extinction.
