NAMERIKAWA, Toyama Prefecture -- Firefly squid fishing, a spring tradition in this Sea of Japan region, is lighting up Toyama Bay.
When caught and brought to the surface of the dark sea before dawn, firefly squid emit a brilliant blue glow.
Tourist cruises offering a close-up view of the fantastic lights will begin Saturday.
Firefly squid fishing involves two boats, each carrying one edge of a net set in waters off Namerikawa in eastern Toyama Prefecture.
As the net is slowly rolled up, a bluish light gradually spreads over the dark water. Each scoopful of squid emits glowing streams of blue light.
http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201004060406.html
記事によると、パナソニックの新機種携帯電話の新CMで外国人ダンサーと共演した時のエピソードとして、撮影中には得意の英語で会話を楽しんだ事が書かれています。
見た目がイイだけでなく、英語も出来るなんて素晴らしいですね。これで結婚していなければサイコーなのですけどネ。
http://www.daily.co.jp/newsflash/2010/05/20/0003003235.shtml