Cormorant Fishing in Oze (Oze Ukai)

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Experience the magic of Oze Ukai, a traditional cormorant fishing method that has been practiced in Japan for over a thousand years. Witness the mesmerizing sight of cormorants diving into the dark waters to catch fish, guided by the skillful hands of their usho (cormorant fishermen). As the usho calls out commands and the rhythmic tapping of oars echoes through the night, you'll be transported to a bygone era. This enchanting experience is made even more special by the fact that the usho who perform Oze Ukai are actually officials called Shikibu-shoku, a department of the Imperial Household Agency.