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Ukai (the cormorant fishing)

Today's keyword is "U" for Ukai. Ukai is a style of fishing, in which fishermen use trained cormorants to catch fish. It’s a Japanese tradition going back over 1,300 years. Today, Ukai has become more form of entertainment performed for tourists as they watch from a traditional sightseeing boat called katabune. In this segment, the first female cormorant fisher Kotomi Inayama introduces you to the world of ukai.

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  • Originally Aired July 25, 2014
  • Created January 13, 2024 by
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  • Modified January 13, 2024 by
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