Guide to Enjoy Local Style Bass Fishing in JapanNew!!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trout Species in Japan
As for the target in Japanese fishing, you cannot miss trout species. In this article, I will list the major trout species found in Japan. Japan is home to several trout species, both native and introduced. These fish are highly valued for fishing (fly, lure and traditional styles) and for commercial fishing. As Japan is […]
How to Go Black Bass Fishing in Japan
Black bass fishing is one of the most popular freshwater fishing activities in Japan, attracting both locals and visiting anglers. The most common species targeted is the largemouth bass, introduced from the United States in the 1920s. Today, Japan is known for having some of the most passionate bass anglers and even high-level tackle and […]
Real Fisher; Offshore Lures Made by the REAL Captain Fisherman
Speaking of offshore boat fishing, nobody else is more reliable than the captain of the boat. Japan’s offshore fishing is prosperous because of the richness of such experienced captains. It is notable that these captains are often the opinion leaders of the market. When a captain says something is effective on his/her boat, then the […]
History of Black Bass Fishing and Brands Established in Each Era
The brief history of Japanese bass fishing is shown in relation to some major brands and famous bass tournament anglers. 1925 First Release of Black Bass into Lake Ashinoko. A Businessman Tetsuma Akahoshi, who was educated in Pennsylvania Univ, imported black bass from the United States and, with the cooperation of Tokyo Imperial University (now […]
Fishing Shop Guides in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka and Kyoto
For most of you, one highlight of your visit to Japan is to visit fishing tackle shops. In this blog article, I summarized the major fishing shops in the cities which you are likely to visit in Japan. These are not extensive listings. Since these listed shops are located in accessible areas for tourists it […]
Fishing Guide for Foreign Visitors in Japan
There are many kinds of fishing done in Japan. There are some that are very traditional and different from what you see in your country, and others that are very close to the one you do, such as lure fishing. For those who love fishing in their own country, visiting Japan can be a wonderful […]
POZI DRIVE GARAGE; Characteristics Speaks in the Water
Since it was founded in 2015 by the famous sea bass angler, Mr. “RED” Nakamura and the lure designer Mr. Iimura have been creating products from unique view points. This uniqueness comes from the combination of the in depth mastery of shallow sea bass game of RED Namakura and feeling of the old American lures. […]