Guide to Noto’s Satoyama and Satoumi (Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems) by Photos and Movies
Name
Isaza Fishing
Address
Omata River in Anamizu Town, and other rivers
Category
Life
Class
Traditional technique
Comment
Isaza is ice goby, a 5cm-long fish in the goby family. In Noto, the fish is called “the fish that announces spring”. Fishing of isaza swimming up a river to spawn is a typical spring activity, which can be seen in 18 of Noto’s rivers, including the Omata River in Anamizu Town. The fishing is done the traditional way; square nets are hung from footholds on the river bank and sunk into the water, and then raised quickly when a school of fish passes by. The fish is mostly eaten alive, as “dancing fish,” and is much- prized as a delicacy enjoyed for its sweet taste and smooth texture when chewed with the back teeth. The official fishing season is from March 1 to the end of May. “Permission for fishing with a lift-net” from the Governor of the prefecture is required to fish isaza.
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