Japan’s autumn salmon crisis: Prices explode, one fish hits 880,000yen

Nippon Television News Japan

開始：2026年10月18日 07:00　終了：2026年10月18日 07:07

Autumn salmon catches are plummeting across Japan, forcing restaurants to swap domestic fish for imported alternatives and sending prices soaring. In Hokkaido, some salmon have reached record-breaking prices, while a single fish was displayed at a supermarket for nearly 900,000yen. As salmon numbers continue to decline, new fishing limits have also been introduced in parts of Hokkaido to help protect dwindling stocks. What is behind the historic shortage, and what does it mean for one of Japan's most beloved tastes of autumn? Originally aired on September 10, 2026. READ the latest news and fu…