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AQUACULTURE

Grilled <i>kabayaki</i> using fully farmed eel shown at the agriculture ministry on Tuesday
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May 20, 2026
Japan to sell eels bred in captivity in ¡®world first¡¯
The move could ease eventually pressure on the endangered fish
A juvenile yellowtail that was hatched from an artificially retrieved egg
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Mar 20, 2026
Major conveyor-belt sushi chains boost efforts to revitalize fisheries
In 2024, Japan¡¯s marine fishery catch stood at 2.78 million metric tons, about a quarter of the peak level of 11.5 million tons in 1984.
Masanobu Osawa, head of Kamome Mirai Fisheries, inspects chub mackerel in a water tank in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture, on Feb. 25.
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Mar 20, 2026
15 years after quake, Namie finds new niche as thriving onshore aquaculture hub
Although a vast area of the Fukushima town remains a so-called difficult-to-return zone, businesses are reviving its fisheries industry through novel methods.
An adult blackthroat seaperch farmed at Kindai University's Aquaculture Research Institute
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Feb 6, 2026
Kindai University successfully farms blackthroat seaperch in world first
The university plans to serve farmed blackthroat seaperch, known as nodoguro in Japanese, at its restaurants and sell them to fish farmers within five years.
Unadon made with cultivated feminized eels, among other dishes, in the city of Nagoya on Nov. 18
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Nov 27, 2025
Sales of farmed, feminized eels spread as cultivation method is developed
Female eels grow to twice the weight of males, and data shows that their meat contains more umami and has softer textures.
With poor wild catches continuing in recent years, Maruha Nichiro is seeking to expand the production of saury to help ensure stable supplies.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 25, 2025
Japan¡¯s Maruha Nichiro succeeds in farming saury
The seafood giant has succeeded in farming saury from eggs to a size suitable for consumption, paving the way for commercializing the cultured autumn delicacy.
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 29, 2025
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Want to be an advocate of Japan¡¯s marine health? Look out for sustainably farmed fish the next time you dine at a restaurant.
BUSINESS
Jan 2, 2024
Full-cycle onshore aquaculture in the spotlight in Japan
The farming method is being developed at a time when factors including overfishing are leading to falls in stocks.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Oct 31, 2021
It will take more than swapping your eel for eggplant to save Japan¡¯s unagi
The hard truth is that the growing appetite for Japanese unagi is having an adverse effect on their numbers. Improving ecosystems and vegetarian alternatives can only do so much.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2017
Norway and Japan tap cutting-edge tech to start large-scale offshore salmon farming
Projects are underway in Norway and Japan to raise salmon in large numbers in big offshore pens, by adopting next-generation aquafarming technology.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 23, 2016
Can farmed tuna save the bluefin from extinction?
Conservationists have long warned that bluefin tuna stocks are declining. While the development of aquaculture may offer an alternative, it doesn¡¯t come without a few headaches of its own.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse&#039;s brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo&#039;s Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan&#039;s relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces&#039; Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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