Miyagi launches coho salmon harvest with firm prices and strong outlook for 2026
JAPAN Friday, April 17, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)
The start of the season in Onagawa and Ishinomaki arrives late due to cold conditions but projects production close to 5,000 tons Electrónic auction The prefecture of Miyagi, Japan’s leading aquaculture hub, officially began the harvest of farmed coho salmon on April 15, with the first landings at the fish markets of Onagawa and Ishinomaki. Although the start was delayed compared to previous years, the sector remains optimistic about both volume and quality. In Onagawa, one of the key production centers, around 6 tons of salmon were harvested from farms on Izushima Island shortly after 4:00 a.m. Most fish weighed between 1 and 1.5 kilograms, though some exceeded 2 kilograms, an unusual size for this early stage of the season. ... FULL STORY