In Shimonoseki, where 250 kilograms (550 lbs) of fin whale meat was flown from Hokkaido for the event, the tail meat — a delicacy known as “onomi” — fetched the day’s highest price at ...

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 ...