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“Ukai” Eternal like the flowing riverNagaragawa is the serene stream which runs through Gifu Prefecture. In summer evenings, many boats bearing open flames sail on the river. The history of Ukai goes back a long way. In the family registry of Kagamigori Nakazato in 702, there is a record of ”Ukaibemezurame”, so it was in existence more than 1300 years ago. |
The continuing appealThis traditional fishing method has been supported by the rulers, and has been passed down from generation to generation. Charlie Chaplin is one of such celebrities. After the war, when Chaplin visited Gifu and observed Ukai, he is said to have cried out with excitement, ”This is wonderful!”. The light of the fire reflected on the pitch black river at night. All you can hear is the flowing sound of Nagaragawa and the ”ho-ho” of the Ukai call. It is so very calming. |
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- Gifu City Ukai Kanransen Jimusho
- 1-2 Minatomachi, Gifu, Gifu Prefecture
- URL https://www.ukai-gifucity.jp/ukai/e/