Japan 's Prime Minster says he 'll push for resumption of whaling . Japan claims that eating whale is one of its traditions , however consumption rates are falling , leading to large stockpiles of whale meat . Score: 6 Critics say Japan 's whale research program is a cover for commercial whaling . Japan says it sells the meat to pay for necessary research expeditions .
Japan 's Prime Minster says he 'll push for resumption of whaling . Score: 6 Critics say Japan 's whale research program is a cover for commercial whaling . Japan says it sells the meat to pay for necessary research expeditions .