Whale tasting for domestic market held for the first time in 50 years

 

Business event to promote whale meat were held at Tokyo's Toyosu Market on September 13.Sausage, meat cutlet and raw pieces of whale meat were offered at the venue.Fin whales, considered to be the "king of whales" for size and taste, were added to the list for commercial whaling this year for the first time in 50 years.More than 400 wholesalers and restaurant workers gathered at the event to discuss how to expand the distribution of domestic fin whales.Some visitors said that the domestic whale was fresh, while others commented that they wanted to serve it as sushi at their restaurant.