Lone maker of boats unique to Kumano River in Japan

Yoshikazu Tanigami, lone builder of boats uniquely designed for smooth sailing on the Kumano River, poses in Kiho Town, Mie Prefecture, Japan, on April 21, 2015. Part of the river basin has been included in the Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo