The decision came amid a surge in foreign visitors. Officials ban fishing practice that gained popularity through social ...

(*Note: The official English title is "Salmon Sanctuary -- Nemuro Strait: perennial journey.") ...

It was unusually spectacular in its familiarity. This was August, and lush seasonal streamside vegetation made casting a fly an occasional challenge. Low water flows and high humidity were ...

Japan's culture is both ancient and diverse, but I was surprised at how much Bass fishing is similar to what we see in the U.S. However, there are some exceptions which I will try to explain. To ...

In Japan’s northernmost island, the century-old technique of ice fishing remains virtually unchanged. It enables travellers to experience facets of the area’s culture, nature and wildlife all ...

Japan’s fishing industry has always borne the risks of natural phenomena. The existential threat of climate change, by comparison, feels more dire than tsunamis or changing tides in Maisaka, ...

The traditional form of Japanese fly-fishing holds simplicity sacred, so it stands to reason that one basic fly pattern — albeit in four sizes and two colors — is all that’s really necessary ...

Sales of fishing gear are also robust. In its earnings report, Shimano Inc., a leading maker of fishing tackle, saw revenue for the 2020 financial year grow 4.1% year-on-year, to $3.5 billion.