Takiya-Gyo ..
Takiya Gyo is a tradition of catching fish, crabs and other rare fishes of Lake Hamanaki. Hamanaki Shizuoka Prefecture inherited more than 100 years, unique identity. It is held every year from May to September. To the south of the lake, Hamanko Lake.
At sunset, the villagers will take off immediately. In the darkness There are lights to see the fish that are sleeping or swimming clearly and use a sharp harpoon to fish them.
This lake is a famous brackish water lake in Japan. There are quiet waves. Can see deep basin. There are many species of fish that swim swiftly. The fish that survived the harpoon. I will escape the shallow water. The villagers will be sown to get the crab fish.
And many other animals there.
Of course, fish or fish can be taken back to eat at home. Or go straight to the raft 「Takiya-Tei」 at Lake Hamanako.
Each boat will bring the fish to cook as tempura, miso soup, etc. It is a special time to describe.
