A: Hey there! Heard any interesting news lately?
B: Nah, just the usual. What's up with you?
A: Well, something about the salmon catch in Hokkaido. It's at a 10-year low!
B: No way! That's not good, right?
A: Right! Experts say it could be because of global warming. The prices have gone up, especially for ikura or salmon roe.
B: Oh man, that's a bummer! I heard it's expensive already, but now it's even worse!
A: Exactly! It's a regular dish for New Year, you know. Some people can't help but buy it despite the high prices.
B: I feel ya! And some folks send ikura as gifts, like your friend in Tokyo. But with the price surge, it's hit them hard, huh?
A: Yeah, that's the truth. They caught less than 4 million salmon this year, which is down about 60% from last year.
B: Whoa, that's a big drop! The sea temperatures have risen by two to three degrees, making it tough for young salmon to survive and grow.
A: Looks like we need to be more careful with our environment, eh? Let's hope things get better next year!
B: Nah, just the usual. What's up with you?
A: Well, something about the salmon catch in Hokkaido. It's at a 10-year low!
B: No way! That's not good, right?
A: Right! Experts say it could be because of global warming. The prices have gone up, especially for ikura or salmon roe.
B: Oh man, that's a bummer! I heard it's expensive already, but now it's even worse!
A: Exactly! It's a regular dish for New Year, you know. Some people can't help but buy it despite the high prices.
B: I feel ya! And some folks send ikura as gifts, like your friend in Tokyo. But with the price surge, it's hit them hard, huh?
A: Yeah, that's the truth. They caught less than 4 million salmon this year, which is down about 60% from last year.
B: Whoa, that's a big drop! The sea temperatures have risen by two to three degrees, making it tough for young salmon to survive and grow.
A: Looks like we need to be more careful with our environment, eh? Let's hope things get better next year!
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Discussion about a record-low salmon catch in Hokkaido, with experts attributing it to global warming. The prices for salmon roe (ikura) have significantly increased, impacting regular consumers and gift-givers alike due to the reduced catch of around 4 million salmons this year, down about 60%
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251023_B1/#conversation
Date: Oct. 23, 2025
Created: 2025/10/23 13:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:39
Last Read: 2025/10/23 14:02