Whaling in Japan - History

History

See also: History of whaling

Archeological evidence in the form of whale remains discovered in burial mounds suggests that whales have been consumed in Japan since the Jōmon period. Without the means to engage in active whaling, consumption primarily stemmed from stranded whales. Surviving Ainu folklore reveals a long history of whaling and a spiritual association with whales. The earliest records of hand thrown harpoons date only back to the 12th century.

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