Fishing
Guide to Enjoy Local Style Bass Fishing in Japan

While Japan is known internationally for being an active bass fishing country, there are a lot of stories of the famous fishing spots, like Lake Biwa. But there's a quieter, deeply rooted pastime where many locals enjoy bass fishing, in small lakes and ponds scattered across the countryside. Far from the grand-scale fisheries like Lake […]

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Trout of the Far East: Japan’s Endemic Salmonids Species 

For trout anglers in Europe and North America, the idea of remote, highland streams and secretive native species is always alluring. While the brown trout of the Alps or the brook trout of Appalachia draw attention, few are aware that Japan is home to its own ancient and endemic trout lineages, species shaped by volcanic […]

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Differences Between Fishing Tackle Shops in Japan and Other Countries

From my personal experiences visiting fishing tackle shops in many countries, I see that fishing tackle shops in Japan stand out for their meticulous retail presentation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. While tackle shops worldwide may carry similar product categories, rods, reels, lures, lines, and accessories, Japanese stores often take a more refined, systematized approach […]

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Global Fishing Show Schedules 2025; Updated

Here is the updated schedules of the fishing tackle exhibitions in the late half of 2025. According to organizers of some shows, there are some empty spots open for exhibitors. Therefore, if you have any interest to exhibit there, it is worth inquiring. For those who interested in visiting there, please mark your calendar and […]

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