Consuming whale meat is seen by many as barbaric and unnecessary. But the Japanese say eating the meat is part of their culture.
Commercial whaling has been banned since the mid 1980s, but Japan justifies its annual hunt in the name of science.
So how is whaling viewed by the Japanese?
Roland Buerk reports.
I'm Japanese.
Whale meat is NOT popular in JAPAN.
yamadago 4 days ago
you can eat whale in norway aswell
hmmerfall 1 week ago
As long as the animal is not driven into extinction, I say eat the Whale.
When I go to Japan, hopefully I don't have a problem getting some.
mrceebees14 1 month ago
full of hypocrites here. leave japan alone and mind your own business.
osakar 1 month ago
@themadcrazyboy
get a life lol
osakar 1 month ago
somebody says Japanese kills whale cruel way, but what kind of way do you recommend for whaling?
and why many people misunderstanding that "Japanese whaling endangered species"?
charly345mstl 1 month ago
@themadcrazyboy Hey do you hate Iceland and Norway too? They are whaling nations. I guess you must hate them with the same dispersion as the Japanese am I right?
Natmossbim123 1 month ago
@themadcrazyboy
LOL Americans....
eatmeaters 1 month ago
Will someone plz tell crazymadboy to stfu? It's wrong to rip off on asian culture, I think whale meat really does boost the economy! :)
CONNIEKOANDBLOOD 1 month ago
i am cravinf whale meat
alix1493 2 months ago