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How climate change is threatening Japan's sushi culture

Whether you’re a fan of nigiri, gunkan or temaki and buy it from the supermarket or enjoy it in a high-end restaurant, the global sushi market is big business. But climate change is starting to have an impact on the industry.

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How the sushi industry is adapting to climate change

As our oceans are overfished and waters get warmer, the question now becomes: How does sushi become more sustainable?

‘A sense of crisis’ for wasabi, a pungent staple of Japanese cuisine

‘A sense of crisis’ for wasabi, a pungent staple of Japanese cuisine

Climate and demographic threats are chipping away at a centuries-old culture surrounding the cultivation of the fluorescent green plant.
Japan's seaweed industry is in jeopardy
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Japan's seaweed industry is in jeopardy

In Japan, climate change could soon be keeping sushi off menus.
Red abalone fights for survival amid climate change
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Red abalone fights for survival amid climate change

Abalone, specifically red abalone, has been a popular menu item in sushi and seafood restaurants in California. It’s a sea slug that’s about the size of a dinner plate.
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