SLP Works; Custom Parts Specialist
This is a general introduction of the brand, SLP Works. SLP Works is a premium Japanese brand specializing in high-performance fishing tackle customization and upgrades. As the official tuning division of Daiwa, SLP Works focuses on custom parts for reels, rods, and other fishing equipment with cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and top-end materials. With a […]
Valkein; Premium Area Trout Fishing Tackle Brand
This is a general introduction of the brand, Valkein. Valkein is a Japanese fishing tackle brand highly regarded for its lures and tackle products, particularly for area trout fishing. The company develops products that are both functional and enjoyable, catering to a wide range of anglers from beginners to experts. Brand Features and Philosophy As […]
Tackle House; the house of firmly trusted lures in Japan
Firstly, please look at the lure below. Many of you have seen this lure. Simple beauty, perfectly stream-lined, and at the same time representing what the minnow shape lure should be. This is one of the best selling lure, K-TEN from the brand called Tackle House. There is a history and philosophy behind the brand […]
Yokohama Fishing Fest 2025 and Following Japanese Shows
Yokohama Fishing Fest (called Yokohama Fishing Festival until last year) is the fishing exhibition show, displaying the new products to the users for the earliest timing of the season. It attracts not only the domestic users but also the visitors from foreign countries. This year, it was held from 17th until 19th of January, in […]
Funky Handcrafted Topwater Lures in Japan
In the fishing world, there is a segment of handmade tackles. I am sure that some of you have ever thought about carving your own lures out of balsa wood. The Japanese lure market is no exception. There are literally hundreds of lure builders (leisure builders and professionals.) Along the course, you need to remember […]
The Gigantic Squid Fishing in Japan
The squid is one of the popular fish in Japan, not only as a nice Japanese food ingredient but also a target.of fishing. It is said that there are about 140 species of squid around Japan. One of the biggest species is Taru-ika (literally, Taru for barrels and Ika for squid, “Barrel squid,” Thysanoteuthis rhombus.) […]
Japan’s Largest Lake for the World’s Largest Bass
It is well known that Japan’s biggest lake gave the world record (not Japanese record) of bass, Largemouth Bass (Micropterus nigricans.) It is better to see it before reading about it. Here is the link to the video of the record fish. On July 2, 2009, Manabu Kurita achieved a historic milestone in sport fishing […]
Kansai as Destination for Fishing Trip in Japan
You may know city names such as Osaka and Kyoto, as wonderful sightseeing destinations. Kansai is the area which includes Osaka and Kyoto. Kansai has a lot of fishing locations on the Pacific ocean side, the Japan Sea side, and freshwater areas. In this blog, I would like to introduce the places where you can […]
How to Go Fishing in Japan, as a Tourist
It is pleasing for me to see many foreign tourists in Japan, as they are not only interested in Japan but also coming to experience it by themselves. Because of the current economic environment (weaker Japanese yen,) the number of the visitors is quickly recovering to the level before Covid (reference with the graph in […]
Daiwa and Shimano; Mirroring Leaders in Japanese Angling Industry
There are two giants in the Japanese angling industry; Daiwa and Shimano. They are significant players in the global market. They are the best producers of highest quality fishing reels. I assume this is the fact and almost every angler knows about them. But have you thought about what made them who they are now? […]