Japan’s famous akoya pearls have never been more in demand but the industry’s future is uncertain

Akoya pearl industry hit as seas warm and younger generations move to the city.

The future of akoya pearls: Climate change and an aging workforce threaten Japan's pearl industry

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 ...

Japan’s ‘Rolls-Royce of pearls’ threatened by climate change, aging farmers

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