All kinds of fishing are practised, and there are many keen anglers in Japan. Given the shape of the country, fishing locations are never far away. Travellers might like to try ukai or cormorant fishing , a type of fishing where cormorants are used to catch fish. The cormorants and the crew do the work while the passengers watch. Food and drink are provided.
Expeditions go out at night and can be arranged through hotels and tourist boards in the Kyoto area.
Cycling is popular in April and May during the cherry blossom season and also in October and November when autumn colours adorn Japan. Owing to snow and ice, cycling in Hokkaido and in the northern area of the main island, Honshu, is not recommended between December and March. Cyclists must keep to the left and should be careful at all times because of heavy traffic, especially on the national highways. There are a number of interesting paths routed through Toyko. In the year 2002, Japan will co-host the World Cup with South Korea.