Minke whale hunt starts off northeastern Japan coast

Whaling ships leave Ayukawa port in the northeastern Japanese city of Ishinomaki on April 10, 2015, to hunt a maximum 51 minke whales in coastal waters in the period up to May 26 as part of the government's scientific research whaling program in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Japan's "research" whaling has been a target of international criticism as meat from the hunted animals is placed on the market after scientific examinations are completed. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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