Japan onshore aquaculture takes root as mackerel, shrimp reach tables

Fish-farming method seen as healthy and environmentally friendly poised to expand

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Fishery major Nissui is providing whiteleg shrimp raised onshore to Japanese burger chain Mos Burger. (Photo courtesy of Nissui)

HIROKI OBAYASHI and YUKI MASUDA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Onshore aquaculture is expanding rapidly in Japan, with major fishery companies and startups getting into farmed mackerel, shrimp and oysters, as the country seeks to secure food supplies and protect the environment amid pollution and overfishing concerns.

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