tsuri
Tsuri (釣り) is the Japanese word for fishing, an activity that centers on catching fish with a rod and line. The term derives from the verb tsuru, meaning to fish with a hook and line. In everyday usage, tsuri encompasses both recreational and sport fishing as well as certain forms of subsistence fishing.
Practices and equipment in tsuri range from traditional to modern. Typical gear includes a rod (sao), fishing
Fishting activities in Japan are diverse, with freshwater forms targeting species such as carp and trout and
Regulation of tsuri is managed at the prefectural or local water-body level, with licenses or registrations