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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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The Elizabeth Apartment in The Rox complex in Elizabeth St Hobart. MUST CREDIT  Aaron Jones. This luxury apartment offers a sanctuary in the heart of our busy little city.  Picture Supplied by Mary Brownell for TasWeekend travel story. ONE-USE ONLY unless you check with Kirsty Eade

Luxurious city pad totally Rox

This stylish Hobart apartment is the ideal place to base yourself while exploring the city but it’s also one that helps you feel truly connected to the Hobart Town of yesteryear, writes Kirsty Eade

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