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Cormorant Fishing 鵜飼い
Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing technique in which fishermen use trained cormorants to catch fish in rivers. Historically, cormorant fishing has taken place in China and Japan, as well as Greece, North Macedonia, and briefly, England and France. Sometimes known as "duck fishing," it was attested as a method used by the ancient Japanese in the Book of Sui, the official history of the Sui dynasty of China, completed in 636 CE.
| Location | Toyama (富山県) |
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| When | May (Spring — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Fishing technique |
Planning to go? The Cormorant Fishing is held in May, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.
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