Nakagawa Sillago fishing from "Guide to Famous Spots of Edo Vol.7"
Compiled by Saitō Chōshū, Painted by Hasegawa Settan 1834-1836 (Tempō 5 to Tempō 7) Kaga Collection 256

During the Edo period, fishing was established as an entertainment culture. Goby fishing in fall and Sillago fishing in spring and fall were especially popular, and various fishing guide books or books of fishing secrets were published.


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