A fly fishing and tenkara themed blog about trout, pop-culture, and my daughter Lilly. Philadelphia born and raised, living in Northeast Florida.
Thursday was our last full day at Hatcho-no-Yu, and that was a little bittersweet. We were all just starting to feel comfortable in that wonderful rustic setting. Things that initially felt foreign were now second nature, and a lot of the stress we’d felt upon arriving Tuesday had quietly faded. Today’s Agenda We had another … Continue reading Japan 2026: Achievement Unlocked
Wednesday was a big day. Settled in at Hatcho-no-Yu, we were all eager to head up into the headwaters and spend the day chasing native char, the iwana. All six of us were fishing today: Anthony, Matt, and me, along with Hiro, Takashi, and Aki. Takashi took the role of lead guide and made sure … Continue reading Japan 2026: Into the Headwaters
Tuesday. We’re going fishing. For real this time! After Monday’s long car ride, sightseeing, brief teaser session on the water, and welcome dinner, we had a full day lined up to fish Nikko City before heading deep into the mountains of the National Park to our accommodations for the rest of the week. About the … Continue reading Japan 2026: Three Rivers, Ramen, and a Mountain Lodge in the Clouds
Nikko. This is why Anthony, Matt, & I traveled to Japan. A solid 2+ drive from Tokyo, this is where we’d be staying, and fishing, for the next four days. Our friend Hiro picked us up at our Tokyo hotel early Monday morning in his Toyota van. The plan was to drive up into Nikko, … Continue reading Japan 2026: Welcome to Nikko!
Wow. Saturday evening was an incredible, albeit slightly overwhelming introduction to Japan. August 30th, Let's Go! Sunday was our one full day in Shibuya, and it had to count. Anthony and Matt were going to be back in Tokyo after Nikko since they were staying in Japan for a few weeks, but for me, Shibuya … Continue reading Japan 2026: Sunday in Shibuya