National / Crime & Legal Jun 7, 2021
Russian crew member held over collision that killed three on Japanese vessel
The 9.7-ton Hokko Maru No. 8 capsized after being hit by the 662-ton Russian ship Amur near Hokkaido in late May.
National May 31, 2021
Japanese government confirms safety of sailors detained by Russia
The Russian border security agency has said the sailors' vessel entered Russia's exclusive economic zone and illegally fished there.
National May 29, 2021
The boat was detained in the country's "exclusive economic zone in the Okhotsk Sea," the border guard service said in a statement.
National May 26, 2021
Three dead after Japanese fishing boat collides with Russian ship
A Japanese fishing boat collided with a 662-ton Russian ship and capsized off Hokkaido on Wednesday, leaving three crew members dead, local authorities said.
Asia Pacific May 25, 2021
South Korea to use AI and drones to track illegal Chinese fishing trawlers
by Jeong-Ho Lee and Jihye Lee
Chinese fishing is increasing security risks near South Korea’s tense nautical border, a top Cabinet member in Seoul said.
National May 6, 2021
Japanese town builds giant squid statue with COVID-19 relief funds
The town of Noto used ¥25 million of a government grant to part-fund the ¥30 million, nine-meter-long statue, news reports said.
Asia Pacific May 5, 2021
Philippines rejects China fishing ban and wards off Chinese vessels
The Southeast Asian nation will continue law enforcement patrols and maritime exercises on a rotational basis over the waters within its exclusive economic zone, a task force said.
National Apr 20, 2021
Amid some of the poorest saury catches in history, Japan will step up its efforts to conserve fish stocks for a future recovery.
National Apr 19, 2021
Japanese government gives briefing on Fukushima water release plan
Participants in the session, held in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, included officials from agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism industry groups.
National Apr 15, 2021
Suspected North Korean boats drifting ashore in Japan down amid pandemic
The number of such boats found between last October and this March totaled 13, down from 141 the previous year, the coast guard said.
Business Apr 13, 2021
Fishing and boating lure more enthusiasts in pandemic-hit Japan
by Alex K.T. Martin
Sales of fishing gear and used boats are up, and 2020 saw an increase in the number of Japanese people obtaining boating licenses.
National | FOCUS Apr 13, 2021
Fukushima water release to prolong seafood safety woes
by Junko Horiuchi
Concerns among fishermen and consumers are rooted in persistent distrust among the Japanese public toward the government and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.