「5年後、10年後にはなくなってしまうのでは」日本の養蚕業が危機　戦前には世界一の輸出量も過去最少113戸に　後継者“不在”の農家は8割　復活のカギは京都に｜newsランナー〈カンテレNEWS〉

Sericulture, the industry of raising silkworms that feed on mulberry leaves and producing silk from their cocoons, is a quintessential part of Japanese culture. Before the war, it boasted the world's largest export volume, and cocoons are harvested annually at the Imperial Palace. This industry, truly a part of Japanese culture, is now in danger of disappearing. Shocking data released last week showed that the number of silkworm farmers, once 2.2 million, has plummeted to just over 100. On the other hand, some sericulture businesses have emerged that are increasing sales with completely unconventional approaches, and their path to revival is attracting attention. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ Kantele "News Runner" broadcast March 2, 2026 *Due to copyright restrictions, some content may differ from the terrestrial broadcast. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ▣ The latest episodes of "News Runner" are streaming continuously on TVer! Don't forget to add it to your favorites! https://tver.jp/series/sr7jtu0ory ▣ Submit information and interview requests to KTV News ◇ https://ktv.dga.jp/runner/12942 ▣ News Runner ◇ Live broadcast Monday through Friday from 4:50 PM! ◇ Website: https://www.ktv.jp/runner ◇ Catch-up streaming: https://tver.jp/series/sr7jtu0ory ▣ Shunkan LIVE: Toretate! ◇ Live broadcast Monday through Friday from 1:50 PM! ◇ Website: https://www.ktv.jp/toretate ◇ Catch up on what you missed:    • ◆旬感LIVE とれたてっ！   ▣ The Documentary ◇ Stream past documentaries in their entirety!    • ◆「ザ・ドキュメント」全編配信中！   ▣ Kansai TV Announcer ◇ Profile: https://www.ktv.jp/ann