Papersky Magazine #67 / SHIZUOKA | ‘FISH&’

Fishing in Paradise This issue is dedicated to the many folks and fish, of the great prefecture of Shizuoka, that were affected by the recent Typhoon Talas. May the force be with you and your future catches great.  There is a place, like no other place on earth. A land full of wonder, mystery, nature, culture and FISH. The place is Shizuoka, a unique geological slice of heaven. Herheart, lungs and bosom are found in Suruga Bay. Herethe mother mountain, Fuji San, towers 3,776 meters into the sky while its rocky roots reach deep down into the 2,500-meter Suruga Trough. This 6,000-meter high-low contrast in combination with the major rivers spilling daily doses of mountain nutrients into the bay, bless the region with over 1,000 species of Fish.It is in this blissful Shizuoka setting that our stars; two charismatic middle age fishing fantasists, outdoor tastemakers, and longtime playground friends Jackie and Jerry join us for an epic fishing trip. They are led by young, beautiful, creati