Kombu fishing around Shell Island in the Northern Territories, which is lifted from June 1st every year.
It turned out that the private negotiations between Japan and Russia, which decide the operating conditions, started on the 27th, although it was delayed from the usual year due to the influence of the invasion of Ukraine.
Before the ban is lifted on June 1, the kelp fishing around the shell islands of the Northern Territories is decided by private negotiations between Japan and Russia regarding operating conditions such as the number of fishing boats to go out and the amount of kelp to be collected. increase.
However, despite the impending timing of operations, negotiations did not begin due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, raising concerns among fishermen.
Under these circumstances, according to the people concerned, it was found that private negotiations began on the evening of the 27th.
The Hokkaido Fisheries Association, which is in negotiations, aims to reach a conclusion by the end of this month and hopes to lead to the earliest possible operation.
Kombu fishing around Shell Island continues every year except for a four-year suspension period from 1963, and is a major source of income for local fishermen.
Regarding the fishing negotiations between Japan and Russia, the negotiations for the avoidance and fishing in the exclusive economic zone of Japan are also concluded later than usual, and the influence of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is also affecting the fishing scene. ..