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Illustration of the Sea Bream Pavilion and Fresh Fish Market at Sakai Bay, Izumi Province

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Illustration of the Sea Bream Pavilion and Fresh Fish Market at Sakai Bay, Izumi Province


Source: National Diet Library Digital Collections, "Dainippon Bussan Zue, Vol. 1"

During the peak of the cherry blossom season, sea bream caught by fishing are called 'sakura-dai' (cherry blossom sea bream). Those caught at the shores of this port are considered to have an exceptionally delicious flavor. In addition, many fishing boats from the nearby seas of Kii Province gather at this bay, blowing conch shells to announce the start of the fish market. Many buyers come to purchase the fish, which are then transported to Naniwa (Osaka) and the capital (Kyoto).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Waka Poem
In the passing spring, at the bay of Sakai, the cherry blossom sea bream,
Are they being sold today, as we cannot get enough of them?

During the peak of the cherry blossom season
Sea bream caught by fishing are called 'sakura-dai'
The flavor is exceptionally delicious

Blowing conch shells to announce the start of the fish market
Many buyers come to purchase, and they are transported to Naniwa and the capital

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Kombu-jime (kelp-cured) sea bream
Photo by mominaina



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