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Nagaragawa Ukai

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Japanese name: 長良川の鵜飼と鵜匠

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Nagaragawa Ukai
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WHAT TO DONagaragawa Ukai

A fishing method that has run for more than 1,300 years. The masters hold office under the Imperial Household Agency.

WHEREGifu

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Overview

A fishing method that has run for more than 1,300 years. The masters hold office under the Imperial Household Agency.

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Designation：Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property

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