Japan's saury catches are expected to hit a record low from this month to December as the population of the fish shrinks, the Fisheries Agency said Friday. The distribution of saury is expected to be reduced further this year after a third consecutive year of ...

A proposal reflecting government concern over rapidly increasing catches by China and Taiwan is likely to face backlash

The city of Nemuro, Hokkaido, which boasts the nation's largest saury catches, has been stepping up efforts to export the fish to Vietnam. To expand sales to Southeast Asia, the port city gave a sales pitch to senior Vietnamese officials with the support of the ...