Cormorant fishing is an ancient ritual that has been practiced in China and Japan for more than 1, 500 years, and can also been seen in other parts of the world.

WSJ: Cormorant Fishing in Yunnan Province, China

Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites - Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan - linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capital cities of Nara and Kyoto, reflect the fusion of Shinto, rooted in the ancient tradition of nature worship in Japan, and Buddhism, which was introduced from China and the Korean Peninsula.

UNESCO: Culture