Import of eels enters peak

Import of eels enters peak

Customs officers at Narita airport, near Tokyo, handle the clearance of eels on July 19, 2016. The importation of eels into Japan has entered a peak period as demand for them grows at this time of the year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • 2016/7/19 18:05:08
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  • 2016 Kyodo News
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