Summer fish

This Ayu is farmed one, priced less than half of wild Ayu.

This fish is 'AYU (鮎)'. Sweetfish or something in English.
This is fresh water fish and can be fished only June to Oct.


When I see this fish at the fish section at supermarkets,
I feel that it's going ot summer.


Usually you have to register for fishing Ayu.
I am not sure why but I think it's wild nature matter.
(You can check more about Ayu at wikipedia)


August is most tasty season for Ayu as they are going to have
their love season, after that, Ayu taste becomes not that nice.
as they are going to end their lives.


Interesting about Ayu is, the way of fishing.
Usually fishermen used Ayu to fish Ayu as they have territories.
So, if another Ayu comes into territory, will be attacked by Ayu.


Now common Ayu is farmed ones, its face is not so sharp and
handsome like wild ones.
Wild ones have nice sweet fragrance as they eat algae and only
living in clean water.


This is grilled wild Ayu. Ayu size is about 20cm.

If you visit Japan during summer, It's great to eat Ayu.
And If you see the fishermen in the river, they should be fishing Ayu =)