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FISH

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 23, 2023
Transparent clams discovered off Hokkaido offer window into mystery of the deep sea
For insight into the vast sunless world thriving in some of the Earth's deepest waters, look no further than these three recently discovered clam species off the coast of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2023
Dead sardines pile up on Hokkaido shores, but no one's sure why
In one town, it's estimated that there were around 20 tons of the dead fish.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 23, 2022
Anchovies and sardines are a climate solution in a can
Tinned fish are among the lowest-carbon animal protein available, with potential to curb the world's enormous emissions from food.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 11, 2022
‘The Fish Tale’: Non exudes natural charm as an oddball fish devotee
Non brings a bubbly energy and rock-solid commitment to Shuichi Okita's film based on the autobiography of TV personality Sakana-kun.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 11, 2022
Sweden's 'slightly rotten' fish tests Japan foodies
Japan is known for its affinity for seafood, but Sweden's infamously pungent surstromming challenges even the strongest of stomachs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 21, 2022
In a tense political moment, Taiwanese cuisine tells its own story
Taiwan's political standing often overshadows its culinary identity. These chefs and restaurateurs are trying to change that.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 20, 2022
Fear for future after mass die-off of fish in Poland's Oder River
As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of the Oder River in the village of Widuchowa on Aug. 11, local residents realized an ecological disaster had arrived.
BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2022
Undeterred by higher prices, Japanese line up for eel on Day of the Ox
Shops in Japan attracted hordes of customers Saturday, this year's Day of the Ox, despite price hikes resulting from poor eel catches and higher transportation costs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 10, 2022
From the Andes to Akasaka, Maz stands apart
With Maz, Tokyo gains a stunning jewel of Peruvian cuisine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2022
Caviar ‘bumps’ are all the rage
You don't need to be a billionaire to enjoy a bit of caviar in this down-to-earth fashion.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Jun 26, 2022
Tsukudani: Simmer your way to rice's best friend
Hundreds of years after it first gained popularity, tsukudani remain a mealtime favorite across Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Apr 17, 2022
Recipe: Japanese-style seafood tacos
Make waves with these octopus-filled treats.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 22, 2022
Ukraine invasion and climate change drive concerns over Japan’s food security
Long-term issues such as global warming and an aging population could harm the nation's self-sufficiency and its ability to secure adequate food imports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 2, 2022
The fight to slow the global fish crash has a big problem
Fish consumption has been rising at almost double the rate of population growth for more than half a century.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2021
As miners chase clean-energy minerals, tribes fear a repeat of the past
Mining interests have long overrun tribal rights in Idaho, and as the Biden administration seeks to start a revolution in renewable energy, tribes worry about the past being repeated.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Nov 13, 2021
Recipe: Mackerel in miso sauce
This simmered mackerel comes with a rich sauce and a gingery kick, with no offputting “fishiness” whatsoever.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
May 22, 2021
How to make Japanese-style simmered squid with new potatoes
Squid is in season, and this surprisingly simple dish stars a whole aori-ika, simmered until tender in a flavorful broth.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Sep 19, 2020
Will sardines become Japan's new autumn 'it' fish?
Sometimes considered a culinary afterthought due to its modest size and low price, sardines are as healthy and tasty as any other oily fish.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2020
Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the world's largest, taking outsized hit from pandemic
Businesses had hoped for more activity after the end of the state of emergency in late May, but big events have remained on hold and restaurants are struggling.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 7, 2020
Sushi meets AI: Japanese inventor's app scopes out choice tuna cuts
Grading software promises to make life easier for buyers of tuna worldwide.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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