tales of the Watatsumi

Whales in the Japanese Landscape: Taking Life, The Naked Providence of Nature

On: 2022-Jul-24

“We give thanks that we were able to make the catch without incident. We can’t forget our gratitude for the gift of another life” ー Taiji whaling captain.

Whales in the Japanese Landscape: Proud Thieves Seeking the Riches of the Sea

On: 2022-Jul-06

Japanese whalers of the Edo period made huge fortunes from an ocean resource that belonged to no one. Other groups stole some meat but weren’t punished.