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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 พ.ย. 2023
- 📅 2023 June 15
🚩 Whale Store Minamikamata | くじらストア南鎌田
📍 〒144-0035 Tokyo, Ota City, Minamikamata, 3 Chome−12−10 山一ビル １階
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Navigating Tokyo's Unmanned Whale Meat Store | Culture & Controversy
Delve into one of Tokyo's most intriguing and controversial facets with my latest video. I take you inside an unmanned store-a place where vending machines dispense a variety of whale meat products. As an unconventional insight into Japanese culinary tradition, this experience is eye-opening and thought-provoking.
The array of products is diverse, from frozen cuts like 'whale red meat', 'whale skin', 'tail meat', to 'whale bacon trimmings', and 'whale steak' flavoured with soy and miso. Not to mention the 'whale tempura' lineup. Another machine offers canned whale sets and 'whale chilli oil'. It's a cash-only operation, so if you visit, remember to come prepared. Each product comes with a cooling pack, ensuring it stays fresh for your journey home. Whale meat, known for being high in protein, iron, and low in calories, fats, and cholesterol, is gaining popularity as a health-conscious choice and is an increasingly discussed topic in Japan. This store is open 24/7, allowing for a seamless and secure purchase experience at any time.
Within the store, information panels shed light on how whaling aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasising its role in preventing whale overpopulation and maintaining ecological balance.
As I wander through and share these details, I also reflect on my perspective. Coming from a Western background, the concept of whale meat vending machines was initially jarring. However, understanding the deep-rooted history of whaling in Japanese culture has been an educational journey. It's a complex topic: balancing cultural heritage with sustainability and modern ethics. While whale meat is no longer a staple in Japan, the conversation around its consumption and the emphasis on sustainable practices present a nuanced view that challenges preconceptions.
Join me as I explore this rare intersection of tradition, technology, and sustainability in Tokyo. Whether you're intrigued by cultural practices or passionate about environmental issues, this video promises a compelling look at a subject that is often as delicate as it is debated.
Interesting video. Thank you. I haven't really formed an opinion on whaling. Like you said, at the least, it needs to be sustainable. It also needs to be done humanely.