Whether you think it's just more meat or a crime against nature, you have to admit that Japanese whaling has become a hot-button issue around the world. So you have to give Japan's International Fishing Show 2009 credit for throwing a little kawaii in the face of the controversy: their posters feature a super-cute pair of whales with fishing rods! Chutzpah or cluelessness? You make the call.
Admittedly, the show is aimed at sport rather than commercial fishermen. But it's still amusing, especially in light of their chairman's remarks about "the increasing importance of communication that overcomes cultural barriers."
With all the controversy over Japan and whales you never seem to hear about Iceland and Norway which have growing commercial whaling operations.
I vote for cute on the graphic.
Posted by: Gilles Poitras | February 10, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Cute for sure. But not particularly savvy for "overcoming cultural barriers!"
Posted by: MattAlt | February 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Other countries whale, but, Japan gets all the flak for it.
I think the mascots are cute. And hilarious! Whales fishing with fishing rods! かわいい！
Posted by: John Ashline | February 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM