Kawamr

River Cusine

Kabayaki (Japanese Grilled Eel) : ‘江もり -Emori- ‘ Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture, not bordered by any sea, holds a unique place in Japan's culinary landscape. Let's delve into a slic...
River Cusine

Why are freshwater fish uncommon in Japan?

My answer to this question is "because the catch is small, it does not circulate." In rivers, unlike the sea, it is not ...
How to

The Allure of Underwater Freshwater Fish Watching

I have long harbored an interest in the lives of wildlife. However, catching a glimpse into the intimate aspects of thei...
River Fish

5 Representative Freshwater Fish Species in Japan’s Midstream

Traveling by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka or Nagoya, you would cross several rivers. The rivers visible from this jour...
River Fish

Funa (Crucian Carp) : Familiar Wild

When I was a child, I had a goldfish that I caught at a festival's goldfish scooping game. One day, when I visited a nei...
How to

3 Fishing Regulations in Japanese Rivers You Must Follow

In Japan, there are specific legal rules established for the protection of river resources. It is crucial for anyone pla...
River Fish

Top 3 Fish in Upstream of Japanese Rivers: Mountain Stream Inhabitants

Have you ever been mountain climbing? During such an excursion, you must have crossed several streams or seen rivers flo...
River Cusine

Top 3 Most Popular Freshwater-Fish Dishes in Japan

When thinking of Japanese fish cuisine, what comes to your mind? Most likely, sushi and sashimi, the quintessential choi...
River Fish

Japanese Eel : It is not “Kabayaki” swimming in the river.

There's a saying that Japanese children, when hearing the word "fish," would picture not a swimming form but a sliced fi...
River Fish

Ayu (The Sweet Fish): A Yearlong Fish Nurtured by Algae in Japan’s Rapid Streams

A river fisherman named Iori, working in the Shimanto River, speaks about the remarkable intelligence of Ayu (sweetfish)...