ISTANBUL Türkiye ’s seafood and animal products sector is looking to expand its footprint in Japan , a country that has emerged as a major destination for Turkish tuna and farmed fish such as sea bass and gilt-head bream. To strengthen ties, an Istanbul seafood exporters’ association, İSHİB, has recently hosted a Japanese buyer delegation in Istanbul. The visit brought around 25 of Japan’s largest importing companies together with Turkish producers for site tours and one-on-one meetings. At the