Are You Read Y For ?
Are You Read Y For ?
Are You Read Y For ?
However, in warm, wet Japan, there is lots of rain to fill the streams that run down from the
mountains. And it is here in the rivers that people love fishing for smaller fish. A particular
favourite is a very tasty small fish, called ayu in Japanese and sweetfish in English. So, from
about the beginning of June to around September, people head for the rivers and streams to
fish ayu and then barbecue and eat them.
The interesting thing about ayu fishing is that the fishing technique is only used in Japan. This is
how you do it. You attach a ring to the nose of a live ayu and a hook to its belly. Then you
attach the ring to your fishing line and drop the ayu into the stream. When another ayu sees
the bait, it tries to defend its territory. When it bumps into the live ayu, it gets caught on the
hook and all you have to do is pull it in.
In some parts of Japan, a very old method is used to catch ayu. People light bonfires to attract
the ayu towards their fishing boats and then send trained cormorants to catch the fish and
bring them to the boats. It seems to be less effort.
o The Japanese obtain all their fish from around their coasts.
o What is so special about the first technique described for catching ayu?
3. Work in pairs. Find out about all the steps involved in the production of tuna, from the
moment the fish are caught to the time when a tin of tuna appears in your local shop.
Draw a diagram showing these steps and the people involved and present it to the
class.