Commercial Whaling Returns to Japan

After a controversial withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission last year, Japan is unfortunately poised to resume commercial whaling after a gap of over 30 years. Come July 1, and a fleet of five vessels will set off from Abashiro port in Kushiro, Hokkaido after a formal ceremony. They are expected to continue whaling until the autumn months. Click on the link below to read the full article.