This book describes the history and institutional features of capture fisheries management in Japan. It also considers the future direction of Japanese fisheries management and includes case studies that highlight the diversity of Japanese fisheries.

Introduction,- A brief institutional history of Japanese fisheries management,- Japanese fisheries today,- Fisheries management in coastal areas,- Fisheries management in offshore areas,- Institutional relationships between Japanese fisheries management and ecosystem-based management,- Marine Protected Areas,- The UNESCO World Natural Heritage List and local fisheries,- Comprehensive management and future scenarios for Japanese fisheries,- Concluding discussions.