At Home in Okinawa

Fisherman Yoji Gushiken, who lives in Japan's southern most island of Ishigaki and his Indonesian crew has seen their catch and revenue decline sharply in the past two years because of the growing tension over the East China Sea between Japan and China. Both countries claim the waters to be part of their territories, and frequently their naval patrol boats clash, impacting significantly on fishermen like Gushiken. To avoid the busyness of bigger boats, Gushiken and his crew, must now fish in shallower waters to avoid danger. Now, "we only manage to catch tuna," he said.

March 14, 2017