Defying warnings from its Western allies that it would inflame an emotional row on whaling, Japan on Sunday sent its fleet to the Antarctic Ocean. The hunt will include famed humpback whales for the first time.

• 此前，日本的西方盟友向其发出警告，称其此次捕鲸行动将会引起国际社会的公愤。但日本一意孤行，已于上周日派捕鲸船队前往南极海。而且日本此次的捕鲸计划首次将珍稀物种座头鲸纳入捕杀名单。