At Japan’s annual dolphin hunt, a struggle between local traditions and global anger

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Dolphins swim at the aquarium in Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Activists against dolphin hunting pass Daichi Kyo Maru Whaling Research Ship in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 1, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Visitors watch dolphins in captivity swim at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Supporters of dolphin hunting stand with Japanese flags as fishing boats head out to sea in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 1, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Dolphins in captivity perform at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Visitors line up to touch dolphins in captivity after a dolphin show at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Fishing boats close off cove with nets to trap dolphins to slaughter in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019 as part of an annual dolphin hunt that has drawn international outrage.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Fishing boats close off a cove with nets to trap dolphins for slaughter in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 2, 2019.

The Washington Post by Shiho Fukada

Dolphins being trained to be sold to marine parks are held in captivity in Taiji, Japan, on Sept. 1, 2019.