Japan approves resumption of whale meat imports from Norway

Japan approves resumption of whale meat imports from Norway

LOFOTEN, Norway - Photo taken in July 2001 shows inspectors examining unloaded minke whale meat in the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway. Japan has approved importing whale meat from Norway for the first time since 1988. (Kyodo)

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