Duck netting

Duck netting is a non-competitive sport that, in modern times, is generally limited to play by the members of the Imperial House of Japan and their guests.

Mastery of the sport, which involves swinging a large net to ensnare a startled duck, is not considered difficult.

[4] In modern times, it is believed to be peculiar to Japan generally, and to the Imperial Household specifically.

[8] Notable state guests of the Japanese Imperial Household who have participated in duck netting include Haile Selassie, Sujan R. Chinoy, John D. Rockefeller III, and Charles, Prince of Wales.

[2][9][10][11] There are two Imperial Wild Duck Preserves or kamoba (鴨場) in Japan, at Saitama near Koshigaya, and at Shinhama near Ichikawa.