CLEAN : Whaling costs Japan taxpayers

The video discusses Japan's whaling industry, highlighting its economic struggles and reliance on government subsidies. It explains the role of bureaucrats in perpetuating myths about the necessity of whale meat. In contrast, the whale watching industry is thriving without subsidies. The video also covers the impact of government subsidies introduced after the 2011 earthquake.

What alternative industry related to whales is mentioned as being economically promising in Japan?

How much profit did the whale-centered business generate in 2008 without government subsidies?