The charm of old fishing gear

How are you all doing these days as the heat of summer lingers?

This summer, I had the opportunity to ride on many fishing boats.

The type of fishing varies from region to region.

Even if the fishing method is the same, the way of doing things may be different.

After taking part in some "octopus pot fishing" trips to several remote islands,

I was instantly hooked by how fun it was.

There's one other thing I'm addicted to.

Old fishing gear

Nets, floats, bait containers, pots

Everything is made by human hands with a purpose.

I can't help but be drawn to the way that, over the course of time, it has become something other than its intended purpose.

While helping out with the Utsushiki

Sometimes, when I talk about work at sea,

Why the sea? Why fishing?

It seems that there are many cases where things are different from what you imagined and leave you confused or disappointed.

I saw so many beautiful things at sea, on boats, and on the beach.

If possible, when you look at something you picked up or received

A connection that is hard to express in words

I truly feel that it was there within me.

Old fishing equipment and those who end up on the beach

It has a charm that transcends time and place.

Is this what they call romance?

On the other hand, would you call it garbage?

But there is a turning point for things that we find attractive.

I think it depends on where you find that point.

Romance, huh?

I thought he looked like an old man.

I think being an old man isn't so bad.

Have a great day today.

Noserumi