The one about the latest documentary film, “The Last Waltz of the Cherry Salmon,” will be released on October 9th (Friday) at Uplink Kichijoji and other theaters!

Following the elusive “char” depicted in the film “The Char in the Milk” (2024), this film continues the question, moving from the “char” to the “cherry salmon,” and reveals the relationship between the natural world and human society through the “cherry salmon” that travel along Read More …

The One about the Japan Fish Certification Exam, a test for fish lovers in Japan, will be held from November 3rd to 9th, 2026!

 The Japan Fish Certification Association (located in Koto-ku, Tokyo) will be holding the “2026 Japan Fish Certification ‘Totoken Online’” from November 3rd (Tue – holiday) to November 9th (Mon) of this year. [Web application deadline: October 20th (Tue) 12:00]  The Japan Fish Certification Exam (nicknamed Read More …

The One about the river fishing app “FishPass” is holding its second “Summer Fishing Life Support Campaign” starting July 1st, offering fantastic prizes! This time, “day passes” are also eligible!

FISH PASS, an electronic fishing license sales service operated by Fish Pass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture), will hold the “Summer Fishing Life Support Campaign Part 2” from Wednesday, July 1st to Friday, July 31st, 2026. Users who purchase a fishing license (daily, Read More …

The One about services resuming at the Kintetsu Kyoto Line, 26 hours after the first train derailment

The Kintetsu Railway derailment occurred shortly after departing Kyoto Station. Experts believe the accident was caused by a combination of factors and that determining the cause will take time. Following the accident, Kintetsu repaired the tracks and resumed operations after confirming safety through test runs. Read More …

The One about a rice farmer’s encounter with a 100kg giant bear in a rice field, man in Kyoto bit in the right arm by a bear, bear spotted near a school in Tochigi

A rice farmer encountered a huge bear while working in the fields. It was a tense minute. Bear attacks continued on the 30th. [TV Asahi NEWS] According to Kyoto Prefecture, on the 29th, a man in his 40s, a member of a hunting association, encountered Read More …

The One about the SEAVO Reflective Spearfishing Throw Flasher

When it comes to inexpensive freediving and spearfishing products, China-based company SEAVO is a known for their freediving and spearfishing floats, buoys and inflatables. As China’s spearfishing and freedriving community is quite big in the southern coastlines of Hainan province, Guandong Province and waters around Read More …

The One about Masugen Channel fishing for bass in a pond on Awaji Island with Nanase and Rua

When it comes to fishing Youtubers in Japan, Masugen Fishing Channel / マスゲン釣りチャンネル has been around for over a decade. With over 292,000 subscribers and many special guests, his YouTube channel is a must-watch for fishing enthusiasts! Check out his video “Today is Nanase Day”. Read More …

The One about the AMYSPORTS Saltwater Ball Jig Head Hooks | Freshwater Trout Fishing Jig Heads Size 4 (1/2 oz)

When it comes to jig heads, people are used to using smaller jig heads (ie. Round Shakey Head), typically 1/32, 1/16 and 1/8 oz.  Typically the smaller the jig head hook, the better. But that’s for smaller, freshwater fish. For those bigger fish, especially in Read More …

The One about Tsurinaji’s Suminaji Robata restaurant celebrating their third year anniversary

Niigata’s popular robata kappo restaurant, “Suminajji,” whose proprietress was formerly a “fish hater” but overcame her fear of fish through fishing, celebrated its 3rd anniversary on July 1st. The couple’s restaurant, which started with a fishing YouTube channel, has now launched a new channel that Read More …