Japanese fishing rods are a traditional craft of the Kawaguchi region of Saitama Prefecture that is said to have originated in the late 1700s. The types of fishing rods made here include tanago rods, yamame rods, tenkara rods, hera-funa rods, haze rods, and boat rods. The warmth of the natural materials and the beauty of the finished product make these fishing rods especially appealing.