Parent-child fishing class in Ome to explore Tama River nature

A parent-child fishing class will be held on October 4 at the Okutama Fishing Center in Ome City, Tokyo, to help families experience fishing and connect with the Tama River's nature. The event is organized by the city and supported by a local environmental project. The class is open to elementary school students living in Ome and their guardians, with a limit of 30 groups on a first-come basis. Participation costs 1,000 yen per group, covering insurance, tackle, bait, and admission, with one fishing rod lent per group. Fishing will be bait-based, with a limit of 10 fish per group, and caught fish can be cleaned for free. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine, with a postponement date of October 25, and applications are due by September 18.