{
  "id": 5663577,
  "title": "Kasumi Crab Sells for 300,000 Yen at Season's First Auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/kasumi-crab-sells-for-300-000-yen-at-seasons-first-auction",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-04T22:59:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/150634.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The autumn red snow crab season commenced on the Sea of Japan coast, with the inaugural auction at Kasumi Fishing Port in Kami, Hyogo Prefecture, on September 4. The highest-priced crab fetched 300,000 yen. The first day's catch amounted to approximately 10% more than the previous year, totaling around 19 tons. Hyogo Prefecture's Crab Pot Association Chairman Yoshitaka Fukumoto expressed optimism about the opening catch, praising the delicious quality of the crabs. The red snow crab fishing season extends until the end of May 2027. An approaching typhoon, No. 24, is expected to traverse a looping route near Okinawa and southern Japan, bringing heavy rainfall to the region. Meanwhile, Japan's Environment Ministry plans to carry out its inaugural survey of animal cafes, amid rising concerns over infection risks, injuries, and the welfare of animals in such establishments.",
  "summary": "The autumn red snow crab season has opened on the Sea of Japan coast, with the first auction at Kasumi Fishing Port in Kami, Hyogo Prefecture, recording a top price of 300,000 yen for a single crab on September 4. (News On Japan)",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}