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FISHING

JAPAN
Jul 19, 2018
In crackdown on illegal foreign fishing boats, Japan Coast Guard to station patrol ships in Ogasawara Islands
The Japan Coast Guard is planning to deploy patrol ships to the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 km south of Tokyo, with the aim of strengthening its capabilities of cracking down on illegal foreign fishing boats, a government official said Wednesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Jul 15, 2018
Stay fresh and ahead of the game
Summer activities: a gadget to keep an eye body odor, plus smartphone apps to enhance mahjong and fishing.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jul 9, 2018
U.N. report warns worldwide fish consumption is unsustainable
A third of the world's oceans are overfished and fish consumption is at an all-time high, raising fears over the sustainability of a key source of protein for millions around the world, the United Nations warned in a report Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2018
As squid season peaks, Japanese fishermen fear confrontation with North Korean boats
Fishing crews are growing more concerned about the shadowy North Korean boats because they are getting close enough to see their crews' faces.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2018
Fishing boat sinks in storm off Miyagi; crew of 18 rescued
All 18 crew members aboard a 32-meter fishing boat that started sinking Wednesday in stormy weather about 850 km east of Miyagi Prefecture were rescued by nearby vessels, according to the Japan Coast Guard.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 27, 2018
Canada's cautionary tale for all fishing nations
The rise and fall of a Canadian province's cod supplies points to the danger of industrial-scale fishing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 19, 2018
The Shima Peninsula, where life is built on oysters and seafood
Shima Peninsula may be most famous for pearls, but the true treasure is its bountiful natural environment and a plateful of fresh oysters.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 20, 2018
Fly-fishing in the remote reaches of Hokkaido
Akan National Park is renowned for some of the best fly-fishing in all Japan, and anglers can expect plentiful, seasonal catch.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 18, 2018
Japan-Taiwan talks on fishing near Senkakus end with some progress
A Japan-Taiwan joint fishery committee has agreed to amend current regulations regarding fishing in waters around a cluster of Taiwan-claimed, Japan-administered islands in the East China Sea at least for this year's fishing season starting next month, according to Taiwan's Foreign Ministry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 3/11: Rebuilding Tohoku
Mar 11, 2018
Fukushima's fishing industry stuck in slow but steady battle to change public perceptions after 3/11
Since the March 2011 nuclear crisis, fishery workers in Fukushima Prefecture have had the unprecedented and daunting task of convincing consumers that local fish are safe to eat.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2018
Japan's defense chief vows to push for fishermen's compensation after U.S. F-16 fuel dump in Aomori
Defense chief Itsunori Onodera says he will look into compensating fishermen forced to halt work when a U.S. F-16 with engine trouble dumped fuel over Lake Ogawara last week.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2018
Huge oil spill isn't China's real offshore debacle
Thanks to massive overfishing in China's territorial waters, there isn't much marine life left to kill in the disaster zone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2018
White House denies favoritism as senators from 12 states seek offshore drilling exemption like Florida's
Twenty-two Democratic U.S. senators from 12 states on Thursday joined the chorus of local representatives seeking exemptions from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's newly proposed offshore drilling plan, after his surprise move on Tuesday to shield Florida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2017
Taiwan and Japan begin fresh round of maritime cooperation talks in Taipei
Taiwan and Japan began their second round of maritime talks in Taipei on Tuesday to discuss setting up a cooperation mechanism that covers fishing near Okinotori, an islet that Japan regards as its southernmost territory.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Oct 30, 2017
China is waging a global fisheries war
Expanding China's open water fishing fleet has become an important part of national policy by the government.
Japan Times
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.
EDITORIALS
Sep 14, 2017
Catch quotas for Pacific saury
If Japan wants other countries to observe internationally agreed regulations on the fishing of bluefin tuna, Pacific saury and chub mackerel, it must set an example by following them itself.
EDITORIALS
Sep 9, 2017
Quotas for Pacific bluefin tuna
Japanese consumers, fishermen and the government must make greater efforts to rebuild the dwindling stock of Pacific bluefin tuna.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2017
Fisheries Agency plans to update patrol boat fleet in campaign against illegal fishing
Japan's Fisheries Agency will upgrade its charter patrol boat fleet to bolster its campaign against illegal fishing by foreign boats.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2017
Japan agrees to help develop Indonesia's outer islands, promote fisheries
Japan and Indonesia agreed Wednesday to develop infrastructure and promote the fishing industry on six outer islands, including Natuna on the southern edge of the South China Sea where foreign fishing vessels continue to operate illegally.

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