Sperm whale remains in Osaka Bay, likely weak

The Yomiuri Shimbun

13:32 JST, January 9, 2023

OSAKA — A likely young sperm whale that strayed into the Yodogawa River estuary in Osaka Bay on Monday remained in the vicinity on Tuesday. The whale, dubbed by some as “Yodo-chan,” is estimated to be about 8 meters long. Experts believe that it is weak and in declining health.