Japanese summer is very hot and humid. It is hard to get through the day during such heat, but there are many events that can be enjoyed, especially in the summer. One of my favorites is strolling through the yomise (night stalls). They are often seen when a festival is held and offer various food and games. Goldfish scooping is a popular game in which a player scoops goldfish with a special net. The scooper is made with thin paper attached to a round frame. The game lasts until the paper breaks. Since the paper is easily ripped when wet the game might end quickly if you don’t have the skill to catch a fish. When I was little, I was so happy to bring back the goldfish that I caught, and let them swim at a small pond in our yard.
Japanese translation