Japan not easing up on whaling

Treading dangerous waters: Japan’s whaling activities will likely draw fire from anti-whaling countries, such as the United States, Australia and countries in Europe.— AP

Tokyo: The Japan Fisheries Agency plans to begin work on a basic plan in fiscal 2018 for the introduction of a new mother ship.

The introduction is apparently intended to make clear Japan’s plans to continue whaling, a move likely to draw fire from anti-whaling countries, such as the United States, Australia and countries in Europe.