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Yeah... like I said about rifles. They're strictly limited to game wardens and farmers who can demonstrate a need to possess them (varmint control). You must be licensed (which is a difficult process) to possess a rifle. Bolt action only, and the calibers are limited (small).
Too bad too, because Japan would be a hunter's paradise. The towns and woods in the country side are teaming with deer and game. They run wild and uncheckedin some small Japanese townships (which would be considered large by our standards... like Orem).
Fishing on the hand is a different animal there.... Japan fishing-wise is an enlightened country. Fishing is considered almost a constitutional right. This is an island nation. No licensing is required--even for foreigners (gaigiens). Whenever I go to Japan, I usually hop a train for the country side and stay ata Ryokan (small inn) in the foothills of Mt. Fuji. There's several places I like to hike in. But if a fellow fisherman spots you, be prepared to go a have a few beers with the guy before he drives you to his favorite spot.The country side locals are extremely friendly.
The place where I like to fish is right nextto a 500 year oldhistoric wooden bridge. It's right out of a story book. Imagine Provo canyon, but with no roads, no traffic, notubers. Waterfalls, etc. ...and instead of being surrounded by willows, you're surrounded by 100 ft tall bamboo forests. Imagine having tohike through the ruins of an ancient castle to getto your spot.
Also... public consumtion of alcaholic beverages is completely legal. In parks, trains, buses--everywhere. Imagine enjoying an Asahi super dry at 155 mph on the Nozumi (bullet train), while you are passing Mt. Fuji.
I wish I knew how to post photos on this site. I'd share some with you. Can somone here let me know how?
Shinmen Takezo
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