A fishing rod stained with dirt.

Yes, I'm talking about my bamboo fishing rod.

Because I have lived my life closely involved with agriculture.

However, Japanese agriculture is in a state of collapse.

My family has been farming since before my grandfather's generation.

However, due to our advanced age, we can no longer be considered professional farmers.

Nevertheless, we plan to continue being involved in agricultural production.

Millet depicted peasants.

I believe he found beauty in their grounded, steady, and earnest way of working.

And I will remain an amateur bamboo rod maker for life. I am not a professional.

To think of yourself as a professional just because you're getting paid is proof that you're still a beginner.

With rapid inflation, the value of money is decreasing year by year.

And the value of my bamboo rod will continue to rise.

But it's fine if most people don't notice this.

I just want to offer it to a select few.

A select few who truly love fishing.