Do the Japanese still whale hunt?

Unfortunately yes. They also slaughter dolphins unfortunately.

Japanese whalers are planning to harpoon up to 50 humpback whales for the first time since hunting the endangered species was banned in 1963.It's a ritual that boils the blood of whale-watchers everywhere

Now they intend to find out the feeding habit of whales \( utter stupidity) ,japenese people have great demand for whale meat & dolphin meat hence they arepresently explioting mink whales by capturing pre determined number

Yes, and they call it "research" by measuring the whales after they are slaughtered.