Ukai Cormorant Fishing 2018: Cultural Adventure
Ukai is a traditional fishing method in Japan wherein instead of using fishing rods and nets, the usho or cormorant fishing master uses an aquatic bird known as the cormorant to catch fish. Ukai Ukai History This traditional fishing method can be traced back more than 1300 years ago. It was mentioned in the Chronicles of Japan ( Nihon Shoki ) which was originally published in 720 AD and the Records of Ancient Matters ( Kojiki ) which was originally published in 712 AD. Due to its long history and its traditional value to Japan, the Ukai in Nagara River is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan . One of the usho explaining what the ukai is Boarding time Not only is the Ukai an important cultural event, but it is also one of the main tourist magnets of Gifu City. Thousands of local and foreign tourists visit the city during the cormorant fishing season (May 11- October 15) to witness the thousand-year tradition. Among those who had