End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

The "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2025.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

The "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2025.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

The "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2025.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

The "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2025.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

The "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2025.

[Breaking News]Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

GIFU, Japan, May 12 Kyodo - This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024. (Kyodo)

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

GIFU, Japan, May 11 Kyodo - This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.(Kyodo)

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2024.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2023. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2023. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2023. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2023.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2023.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2023.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2023.

459 people eat 'ayu' in series, setting Guinness record

459 people eat 'ayu' in series, setting Guinness record

GIFU, Japan - A total of 459 lined-up participants successfully feed the person next in line with the "ayu" sweetfish grilled with salt along the Nagara River in Gifu, central Japan, on Oct. 11, 2014, setting the Guinness World Record. The previous record in a similar event was 346.

Cormorant fishing master works under bonfire on Nagara River

Cormorant fishing master works under bonfire on Nagara River

GIFU, Japan - An "usho" cormorant fishing master works under a bonfire on the Nagara River in Gifu, central Japan, on May 11, 2014.

Cormorant fishing masters maneuver to catch 'ayu' trout

Cormorant fishing masters maneuver to catch 'ayu' trout

GIFU, Japan - "Usho" cormorant fishing masters maneuver "u" water birds to catch "ayu" trout on the Nagara River in Gifu, central Japan, on May 11, 2014.

Cormorant fishing on Nagara River

Cormorant fishing on Nagara River

GIFU, Japan - A handler controls cormorants on a string as they hunt fish on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, central Japan, on May 11, 2011. The season for the traditional night fishing method, called ''ukai,'' opened the same day and will run through October 15.

Cormorant fishing on Nagara River

Cormorant fishing on Nagara River

GIFU, Japan - A handler controls cormorants on a string as they hunt fish on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, central Japan, on May 11, 2011. The season for the traditional night fishing method, called ''ukai,'' opened the same day and will run through October 15.

Emperor, empress at sea festival in Gifu

Emperor, empress at sea festival in Gifu

SEKI, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko release baby fish during the annual Festival of the Cherished Sea on the banks of the Nagara River in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on June 13, 2010.

Emperor, empress at sea festival in Gifu

Emperor, empress at sea festival in Gifu

SEKI, Japan - Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko smile during the annual Festival of the Cherished Sea on the banks of the Nagara River in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, on June 13, 2010.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

GIFU, Japan - A fisherman (L) manages his trained cormorants on leashes from a wooden boat on the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture on May 11, 2010, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. The 1,300-year-old cormorant fishing will be conducted every day until Oct. 15.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

GIFU, Japan - A fisherman (R) manages his trained cormorants on leashes from a wooden boat on the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture on May 11, 2010, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. The 1,300-year-old cormorant fishing will be conducted every day until Oct. 15.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

GIFU, Japan - A fisherman manages his trained cormorants on leashes from a wooden boat on Gifu City's Nagara River May 11, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. Cormorant fishing will be performed every day until Oct. 15.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

GIFU, Japan - Fishermen watch their trained cormorants from wooden boats drifting on Gifu Prefecture's Nagara River on May 11, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. Cormorant fishing, which has a history of 1,300 years, will be performed every day until Oct. 15.

Cormorant fishing begins on Gifu's Nagara River

Cormorant fishing begins on Gifu's Nagara River

GIFU, Japan - A fisherman manages as many as a dozen trained cormorants on leashes from a wooden boat drifting downstream on Gifu Prefecture's Nagara River May 11, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. Cormorant fishing, which has a history of 1,300 years, will be performed every day until Oct. 15.

Cormorant fishing begins on Gifu's Nagara River

Cormorant fishing begins on Gifu's Nagara River

GIFU, Japan - A fisherman manages as many as a dozen trained cormorants on leashes from wooden boats drifting downstream on Gifu Prefecture's Nagara River May 11, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season.

Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

Bridge over Nagara River partially destroyed

SHIRATORI, Japan - The photo, taken from a Kyodo News helicopter at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 15, shows a bridge over the Nagara River in the town of Shiratori, Gifu Prefecture, washed away by floodwater caused by Typhoon No. 16. About 700 residents in nearby areas took refuge from the swollen river.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2022. The fishing method dates back to over 1,300 years ago in the area.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2022. The fishing method dates back to over 1,300 years ago in the area.

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Opening of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

This year's "ukai" traditional cormorant fishing starts on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on May 11, 2022. The fishing method dates back to over 1,300 years ago in the area.

One Year After - Ise Bay Typhoon Disaster Area

One year after the nightmarish day of the Ise Bay typhoon disaster, joint memorial services for those who disappeared into the muddy sea were held in various places in Nagoya. 　 <Caption> People grieving, a boy searching for his family in a boat, a boy recovering from the disaster, a teacher going around asking about the safety of his pupils, a class in good spirits. A widower's group of 36 men who lost their wives and children A widow doing housework A widow doing housework A woman doing housework in temporary housing A person wandering in search of a loan, * Date of shooting unknown, Release date: September 2, 1960

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Passengers enjoy their meal inside Nagaragawa Railway's luxury "Nagara" train in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan on April 27, 2016. The two-car train service which offers a scenic view of the Nagara River and meals featuring local produce began its operation the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Passengers gaze at the Nagara River from inside Nagaragawa Railway's luxury "Nagara" train in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan on April 27, 2016. The two-car train service which also offers meals featuring local produce began its operation the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Luxury train service opens in central Japan

Nagaragawa Railway's luxury "Nagara" train is seen at Mino-Ota station in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan on April 27, 2016. The two-car train service which offers a scenic view of the Nagara River and meals featuring local produce began its operation the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Fishing master fishes sweetfish with cormorants at Nagara River

Fishing master fishes sweetfish with cormorants at Nagara River

"Ujo," a fishing master, fishes "ayu" sweetfish using cormorants on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, Japan, on May 11, 2015, the first day of the annual fishing season. The season runs through October 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Fishing master fishes sweetfish with cormorants at Nagara River

Fishing master fishes sweetfish with cormorants at Nagara River

"Ujo," a fishing master, fishes "ayu" sweetfish using cormorants on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, Japan, on May 11, 2015, the first day of the annual fishing season. The season runs through October 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River

Cormorant fishing season starts on Nagara River

The season for "ukai," traditional cormorant fishing, begins on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, Japan, on May 11, 2015. The season runs through October 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cormorant fishing season starts at Nagara River

Cormorant fishing season starts at Nagara River

Tourists watch "ukai," traditional cormorant fishing, on the Nagara River in the city of Gifu, Japan, on May 11, 2015, the first day of the annual fishing season. The season runs through October 15. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Sightseeing train "Nagara" to be launched in April 2016

Sightseeing train "Nagara" to be launched in April 2016

Japanese industrial designer Eiji Mitooka stands by posters for the "Nagara" sightseeing train in Gifu, Japan, on Nov. 26, 2015. Nagaragawa Railway Co. will launch the train featuring a luxury dining car in central Japan in April 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

Cormorant fishing begins on Nagara River in Gifu Pref.

GIFU, Japan - Fishermen watch their trained cormorants from wooden boats drifting on Gifu Prefecture's Nagara River on May 11, the opening day of this year's cormorant fishing season. Cormorant fishing, which has a history of 1,300 years, will be performed every day until Oct. 15. (Kyodo)