Sep 8, 2016 - 1 min read

The Happy Fisherman at Kamo River

Photo story of a fish capture

By Joseph Bautista

Community writer

Kamo river in Kyoto, crossing the Ohashi bridge

Took my spot and waited patiently for the capture.

Another passerby along the Kamo river joined our small group

Finally, the capture of the morning appears

Cheering and helping the happy fisherman

With a great smile, the fisherman completed his morning capture

Time to get the fish back to the river, see you tomorrow

The last time I stayed in Kyoto, I woke up with the first rays of light, and something told me it was a good idea to go for a walk along the Kamo river and take my camera with me. There, an old man was fishing in the river, and I decided to take a closer look. He greeted me with a smile and I felt I couldn't move from the riverside anymore. We talked and waited patiently for the fish to appear, always lively and happy. When I asked him about his fishing hobby, he told me he wasn't going to eat the fish, just catch and release, and that he went to the river every morning. Chances are, if you walk along the Kamo river early in the morning, you'll find the happy old fisherman.

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Elena Lisina 8 years ago

I saw big fish in Kamo, but didn't know that people catch them!

Joseph Bautista Photographer 8 years ago

It was really early in the morning, around 5AM. During the day I've never seen anyone fishing in Kamo river.

Shri Bhagwan Sharma 8 years ago

fishing is my hobby. any time when i visit Japan I will sure do Fishing, self cooking and eating of world famous tuna fish.

Reynald Ventura 8 years ago

This is nice, Joseph. Aren't the fish in Kamo River edible? Can't you make nice sashimi out of them?

Joseph Bautista Photographer 8 years ago

The old man told me he wasn't gonna eat the fish because it wasn't ok to do so. And because he was just fishing for the catch. I'm not sure if it's edible, but it seemed not.

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