Mysterious Phenomena and Yōkai (Spirits, Ghosts, and Monsters) Related Materials

Namazu-e Collection

Description

Collections of Namazu-e (catfish prints) owned by Nichibunken. Namazu-e are color prints based on the legend that large catfish living underground can cause earthquakes.

Data Count: 92 items (As of May 2023)

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