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Business Oct 18, 2017

Japan's coastal fishing industry takes on reforms to boost profits and sustainability

The nation's coastal fishing industry, plagued by higher material costs, dwindling catches and an aging workforce, is implementing bold measures to turn around sagging revenues. The measures established by many fishing communities range from maintaining the freshness of fish in shipping to developing commercially viable ...

Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Oct 14, 2017

Autumn is peak season for ‘sanma,’ a once-common fish that's playing hard to catch

by Makiko Itoh

The sanma (Pacific saury) that's caught at this time of year is rich with heart-healthy oils, and is considered a quintessential autumn delicacy in Japan. But unlike other fall delicacies such as matsutake mushrooms, sanma has traditionally been considered affordable. This national favorite is in ...