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Chasing the red fish nurtured by the mangroves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


In October, as Honshu\u2019s mountain streams fall silent, we flew south in search of new water sounds. Our destination was Iriomote Island, Okinawa. After switching to a ferry from Ishigaki, we finally reached the island by evening. Driving around, signs warning \u201cWatch for Iriomote Wildcats\u201d appeared everywhere. The island\u2019s speed limit is 40 km\/h, a pace meant for people and wildcats to live together in harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the way to dinner at “Hateruma \u2013 Awamori and Island Flavors”, we spotted glowing eyes in the roadside darkness. An Iriomote wildcat was searching for food. This fleeting encounter made our hearts race. Inside, the owner had laid out colorful fish, sea grapes, and island fruits. With local ingredients washed down with awamori, our bodies relaxed and the journey truly began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Locals love \u201cHateruma,\u201d known for Awamori and island dishes. Reservations required.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The next morning, after breakfast, we were sipping coffee and looking out when our guide, Hiroaki Yonezawa, arrived. Today was fly fishing in the mangroves. Iriomote is home to 407 species of fish, the most in Japan, with around 30 species targeted by anglers. Twenty-four hours after leaving Tokyo, we finally held our rods. \u201cFish hide along submerged roots and right up against the banks, in the shadows,\u201d Yonezawa explained. From the canoe, we cast a popper about ten meters ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Yonezawa\u2019s cue, cast tight to the bank.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The moment it touched down, the surface exploded. A lively mangrove jack took the fly. Watching the flash of red slip back into the water, we couldn\u2019t help marvel at the rich ecosystem of this island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The instant it lands, the surface splits and a mangrove jack flashes red through the brown water.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upstream along the Urauchi River, where we fished, lies the former Inaba settlement, once a thriving rice-growing community. Akinori Taira, former head of the Iriomote Ecotourism Association, is a descendant of migrants who crossed the sea from Miyako Island as second and third sons without land of their own. Reflecting on those journeys, he recalls life on the island in earlier days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.Former Iriomote Ecotourism Association head Akinori Taira shares his vision of coexistence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the past, even if you raised chickens, half would be taken by wildcats. That was just how it was. The rice fields, full of food, were also where they raised their young.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, road development has pushed rice fields closer to roadsides, and accidents involving wildcats have increased. To restore habitats for endangered species, Taira is working tirelessly to revive the waterside environment of the abandoned rice fields in the old Inaba settlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Where People and Nature Meet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Designated as part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park in 1972, Iriomote Island limits visitors and requires certified guides for exploring its forests and waterfalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even in the heavy humidity, lightweight gear moves with the angler.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mangroves shifting with the tides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The day after fishing, we set out for Pinaisara Falls with our guide, Hirotaka Uno. As we paddled, fish we had seen the day before flanked the canoes.. Emerging from the mangroves, a towering waterfall suddenly rose into view. Pinai-sara means \u201cfalling beard,\u201d and the water streamed down like something alive. Enveloped in the spray, we keenly felt that forest, river, and sea all breathe as one on this island. Within that rhythm, human life quietly finds its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paddle through the mangrove forest, and the Pinai-sara Falls come into view. After landing, a 20-minute walk through the woods leads to the plunge basin. Whether by water or along the trail, Foxfire gear moves lightly with the body.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Forest, river, sea, and people. As we left the island by ferry, I found myself recalling the words of the late photojournalist Masayuki Zanma: \u201cYou go fishing, catch fish\u2026 then what?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perhaps fishing isn\u2019t about catching fish at all, but about reconnecting with nature and with yourself. Iriomote Island is home to many people whose ancestors came as pioneering migrants from Okinawa and Miyako Islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this trip, we met those who have put down roots here and live in step with the natural world. Everyone we encountered had been \u201chooked\u201d by the island\u2019s powerful rhythm of life. And quietly, we too found ourselves caught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coffee Etomoiri\u2019s Hikaru Mochizuki sources beans in Ecuador each year. Their bright acidity pairs well with the island heat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cNijisuzume,\u201d a studio dyeing cloth with fukugi fruit. The island\u2019s colors gently adorn the fabric.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Journeys in the Flow of Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAPERSKY and outdoor brand Foxfire draw on the wisdom of naturalists and their experiences with water-rich environments to create an outdoor style that connects travelers with fish and freshwater ecosystems around the globe. Their collaborative FISHDOM line, launching gradually from spring 2026 (scheduled) weaves motifs discovered on actual journeys into the textiles while combining mobility, water repellency, and other features suited to each adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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