But whale meat is part of Japanese food culture, and we can respect the lives of whales by appreciating their meat," Kashiwabara said. "I would be happy if I can eat it." ...

Whale meat has long been a source of controversy but sales in the new vending machines have quietly gotten off to a good start, the operator says. IE 11 is not supported.

A new set of whale meat vending machines debuted in Japan this week. Kyodo Senpaku Co., a Japanese whaling operator, unveiled them in the port town of Yokohama, approximately 20 miles from its ...

Whale meat in Japan was an affordable source of protein for the country's malnourished population in the years following World War II, with annual consumption peaking at 233,000 tons in 1962.

Whale meat was an affordable source of protein during Japan's undernourished years after World War II, with annual consumption peaking at 233,000 tons in 1962.

Whale meat was an affordable source of protein during Japan's undernourished years after World War II, with annual consumption peaking at 233,000 tons in 1962.

Whale meat in Japan was an affordable source of protein for the country's malnourished population in the years following World War II, with annual consumption peaking at 233,000 tons in 1962.

Despite historical roots, whale meat faces dwindling demand in modern Japan. Consumption peaked at 233,000 tons in 1962 but has plummeted to around 2,000 tons annually, according to Fisheries ...

Today, whale meat is now considered more of a “luxury” dish, said Nobuhiro Kishigami, a professor at the National Museum of Ethnology, one of the country’s largest research institutes.

Fresh fin whale meat was auctioned in Japan for the first time in nearly 50 years, with prices reaching over $1,300 per kilogram on Thursday.. This marks a significant moment for Japan's whaling ...