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TRAVEL FEATURE PHOTO ESSAY: Cormorant fishing on the Nagara River has played a vital role in the history of the city of Gifu in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. The practice is a 1,300-year-old tradition where fishing masters - known as ushō - use Japanese cormorants to catch fish, primarily ayu (sweetfish). As a sign of respect for the skills of these fishing masters, they have received the official title of “Cormorant Fishermen of the Imperial Household Agency,” a hereditary title that is passed from father to son through the ages. It takes at least ten years to become a cormorant fishing master, with the the first fish caught each year being sent to the royal family at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Picture: Nicholas Eagar

5 best secret experiences in Japan

From sake tasting in rowboats and traditional bonfire night fishing to surreal artist installation landscapes and ancient samurai sword making, these are Japan’s top 5 secret experiences.

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