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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Travelers to Japan may never stray from the urban comfort of Tokyo and Kyoto, deeming the back roads too mysterious and awkward. But I wondered how an American would fare off the beaten path, where… ...

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 ...

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, ...

Well, replace the smoke, noise and flashing lights with tumbling brooks, mountains and fresh air and you've got fly-fishing. Fly-fishing is like pachinko. You know how some people get a rush from ...

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 ...

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.