Japan’s famous akoya pearls have never been more in demand but, as seas warm and younger generations move to the city, the ...

MIE, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's akoya pearl industry, which began in the 1890s when Kokichi Mikimoto created the world's first cultured pearls, is facing collapse due to plunging sales and stiff ...

Discover the delicate world of akoya pearls from Japan, where rising sea temperatures and an aging workforce threaten a centuries-old tradition. Explore how climate change is reshaping this iconic ind ...