Emperor in Mie Prefecture

Emperor in Mie Prefecture

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to fishing vessels as they parade during a fishery industry promotional event in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

Emperor in Mie Prefecture

Emperor in Mie Prefecture

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako release fry during a fishery industry promotional event in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

MINAMIISE, Japan - A worker at the Japanese governmental Fisheries Research Agency feeds baby eels under fluorescent blue light at its institute in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2010. The agency has succeeded in breeding second-generation cultivated eels for the first time in the world.

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

MINAMIISE, Japan - Baby eels swim in a pool at an institute of the Japanese governmental Fisheries Research Agency in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2010. The agency has succeeded in breeding second-generation cultivated eels for the first time in the world.

Golden stinger fish caught in Pacific off Mie Pref.

Golden stinger fish caught in Pacific off Mie Pref.

TSU, Japan - This photo taken Jan. 23 shows a rare golden demon stinger displayed at the Shima Marineland aquarium in Shima, Mie Prefecture. The fish was caught in the Pacific off the nearby town of Minamiise on Jan. 4. Aquarium researchers say demon stingers are usually a blackish-brown color and hope the unusual golden fish will ''bring aquarium visitors good fortune.''

Golden stinger fish caught in Pacific off Mie Pref.

Golden stinger fish caught in Pacific off Mie Pref.

TSU, Japan - This photo taken Jan. 23 shows a rare golden demon stinger displayed at the Shima Marineland aquarium in Shima, Mie Prefecture. The fish was caught in the Pacific off the nearby town of Minamiise on Jan. 4. Aquarium researchers say demon stingers are usually a blackish-brown color and hope the unusual golden fish will ''bring aquarium visitors good fortune.'' (Kyodo)

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

MINAMIISE, Japan - Baby eels swim in a pool at an institute of the Japanese governmental Fisheries Research Agency in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2010. The agency has succeeded in breeding second-generation cultivated eels for the first time in the world. (Kyodo)

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

World's 1st second-generation eel breeding under way in Japan

MINAMIISE, Japan - A worker at the Japanese governmental Fisheries Research Agency feeds baby eels under fluorescent blue light at its institute in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2010. The agency has succeeded in breeding second-generation cultivated eels for the first time in the world. (Kyodo)