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Duvel

Duvel

16 minutes ago, rotuts said:

I know every country has its own sensibilities

 

and i try my best not to judge

 

here , eel is no longer served in many sushi ' bars '

 

as its said to be endangered 

 

:(

 

Yes. as far as I know Unagi (sweet water eel) is classified in the US as endangered, while Anago (sea water eel) is not. The one pictured is Unagi.

 

The sensibilities towards animals in general, their treatment and their sustainability are - at times - vastly different in many Asian countries, including Japan, as to what would be the norm in many western countries. I have certainly my values as well, but as I choose to live and visit here I try just as you hard not to pass judgement on those whose views differ (unless I really have to) ...

 

Duvel

Duvel

5 minutes ago, rotuts said:

I know every country has its own sensibilities

 

and i try my best not to judge

 

here , eel is no longer served in many sushi ' bars '

 

as its said to be endangered 

 

:(

 

Yes. as far as I know Unagi (sweet water eel) is classified in the US as endangered, while Anago (sea water eel) is not. The one pictured is Unagi.

 

The sensibilities towards animals in general, their treatment and their sustainability are - at times - vastly different in many Asian countries, including Japan, as to what would be the norm in many western countries. I have certainly my values as well, but as I choose to live and visit here I try just as you hard not to pass judgement on those whose views differ (unless I really have to) ...

 

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