To the Kuma River, the sacred land of giant ayu.

A three-day expedition begins, in pursuit of the long-awaited "shaku-ayu" (a large ayu).

2026, Kuma River Expedition.

A "shaku-ayu" is a dream for any ayu angler.

We're taking on the Kuma River in pursuit of that dream, using the ayu fly fishing method.

The overwhelming volume and current, and the extraordinary giant ayu unique to the Kuma River.

The thrilling fight with the giant ayu begins the moment it's hooked.

Will we be able to encounter the dream of a shaku-ayu?

This is day one of our Kuma River expedition.

From here, the story of our three-day pursuit of a shaku-ayu begins.

"The Beginning of the Challenge"

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*Satoshi Ozawa Instructor*
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*Tsuyoshi Ozawa Instructor*
@TsuyoshiOzawa'stomozuriMusou

*Tadashi Sakamoto Instructor*
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*Keigo Shima Instructor*
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*Toshiaki Saruwatari Instructor*
@TURAZARU

*Katsuhisa Matsuda Instructor*
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~Special thanks~
*Music*
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*Sound Effects*
*Sound Effects Lab*

*Illustrations*
*Irasutoya*
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