Shizuoka/Izu Ayu from the Kano River [Specialty of Izu]

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The 46-km Kano River, which flows through the center of Izu City and flows into Suruga Bay, is famous nationwide as a mecca for sweetfish fishing. When the ban is lifted, Taikobo will gather from all over the country. The technique of ``tomozuri'' was born in the Kano River and has been taught all over the country, and is said to be ``the birthplace of sweetfish fishing in recent years.

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Izu City Inbound Promotion Project Team

The Izu City Inbound Promotion Project Team (commonly known as "IIP") aims to create an attractive international tourist destination that makes use of Izu's tourism resources, and aims to attract foreign visitors tourists to Izu City and promote the establishment of a system for accepting foreign tourists, It is an organization set up with a purpose. Izu City is rich in nature and agriculture, and has various sightseeing spots such as hot springs, beaches, and mountainous areas. In addition, it is easily accessible from Tokyo in about two hours by train, making it an ideal location for day trips and weekend trips. [Notes on cover images] Cover image is photograph contest prize-winning work coloring Izu City. Photographer: Hiroki Ojima Title of work: "Coloring light snow" Unauthorized diversion or duplication of the cover image is prohibited. About the use of cover image, please confirm in Izu City sightseeing information site.

Ayu fishing scenery

The spawning season for Kanogawa ayu is from the beginning of October to the end of December. The eggs that are born hatch in about 20 days and head to the sea. After that, it spends about three months in the sea, and after it has grown to a certain size, it takes two months to swim upstream.

The season for sweetfish fishing on the Kano River opens in late May every year, but the sweetfish fishing season is around June and July.

Sweetfish grilled with salt

Sweetfish Sashimi

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Izu City Inbound Promotion Project Team

Shizuoka

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