I'm very interested in the crawfish trap, I've seen them in the rivers nearby where I live and have always been curious. Do people eat the crawfish? Keep them as pets? What? I hope you'll be able to enlighten me on this point I've long been curious about.
Kids catch them for ornamental purpose. It's rare to eat them in Japan, for many think it's disgusting to consume those out of muddy water (keep in mind, the crawfish so often thrive in contaminated waters in Japan). I don't think it's gross at all, and in fact I tried some while living in the US. They were not bad, but there's not much to eat compared to prawns.
@crazyboyfromjapan thanks, I knew a lot of people think it is disgusting to eat them, so I couldn't guess what they were being used for. Now I know, thanks!
By the way, these Red Swamp Crayfishes, Procambarus clarkiithe, were introduced to Japan as food source for the American Bullfrogs, Rana catesbeiana, and both species escaped and got naturalized. Neither of them gained popularity as food here, though I personally love frog legs. I tried 'em Cajun-style, and they were so good!
The thing with the 2nd river is sad. It's true that the governments always try to save money by denying the service of such beautifull places----in Japan as well as over here. This is sad, but true.
I'm very interested in the crawfish trap, I've seen them in the rivers nearby where I live and have always been curious. Do people eat the crawfish? Keep them as pets? What? I hope you'll be able to enlighten me on this point I've long been curious about.
ultrabobjp 1 year ago
Kids catch them for ornamental purpose. It's rare to eat them in Japan, for many think it's disgusting to consume those out of muddy water (keep in mind, the crawfish so often thrive in contaminated waters in Japan). I don't think it's gross at all, and in fact I tried some while living in the US. They were not bad, but there's not much to eat compared to prawns.
Peace!
crazyboyfromjapan 1 year ago
@crazyboyfromjapan thanks, I knew a lot of people think it is disgusting to eat them, so I couldn't guess what they were being used for. Now I know, thanks!
ultrabobjp 1 year ago
By the way, these Red Swamp Crayfishes, Procambarus clarkiithe, were introduced to Japan as food source for the American Bullfrogs, Rana catesbeiana, and both species escaped and got naturalized. Neither of them gained popularity as food here, though I personally love frog legs. I tried 'em Cajun-style, and they were so good!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Peace!
crazyboyfromjapan 1 year ago
The thing with the 2nd river is sad. It's true that the governments always try to save money by denying the service of such beautifull places----in Japan as well as over here. This is sad, but true.
AndreR241 1 year ago
Yay! another part to the beautiful park :) I really liked that little stone stepping bridge there, so nice and unique.
Mystek23 1 year ago