The Mayor of Taij, Mr. Setuo Hamanaka has announced that Taiji and a neighboring town Nachi Katuura will soon merge. Locals from both towns have been invited to submit names for the new town.

We invite you, Sea Shepherd supporters, to submit your suggestions. We've received several suggestions already: FlipperKillerVille and Blood Bay Harbor.

Taiji's town hall phone and fax numbers:

Phone: +81-735-59-2335
Fax: +81-735-59-2801