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As practised in Gifu (I forget the name of the river).
Much obliged
Simon |
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| | Japanese translation:鵜飼い(うかい) | Explanation: Although 飼い is to keep (as in a pet or cattle), the act of fishing is also called this.
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We must have posted the same answer at the same time! They say great minds think alike, but I'd be honored to just be in the same league as Mr. Kanazawa! |
| Selected response from: Tina Wooden United States Local time: 10:45
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