[Ishigaki] On the 14th, the start of the bluefin tuna fishing season in the Yaeyama Islands, the first bluefin tuna of the season, weighing 194 kg, was landed at Ishigaki Fishing Port. Although the burden on fishermen is increasing due to soaring fuel and feed costs, those involved said, "We're glad that the first catch of the season is such a big one," as the tuna will fetch high prices in markets outside the prefecture.
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[Ishigaki] On the 14th, the start of the bluefin tuna fishing season in the Yaeyama Islands, the first bluefin tuna of the season, weighing 194 kg, was landed at Ishigaki Fishing Port. Although the burden on fishermen is increasing due to soaring fuel and feed costs, those involved said, "We're glad that the first catch of the season is such a big one," as the tuna will fetch high prices in markets outside the prefecture.