Fishing is a sport enjoyed by over seven million people in Japan and traces its history as a recreational activity to the Edo period. This exhibition introduces the history of recreational fishing in Japan and its accompanying philosophy. One of the highlights is a 400-year-old painting on byobu (paper screen) of people fishing in Kyoto, and a separate painting by Hokusai. Other displays include the world’s first spinning reel and Japan’s oldest gyotaku (fish print with sumi ink). Events and workshops include a kids craft workshop, and the opportunity to fish for crayfish.
• 9/17 (Sat.) ~ 11/6 (Sun.)
• 9:30~17:30 (L.I.: 17:00)
• General: Adv. ¥1,100, Door ¥1,300; HS and Uni.: Adv. ¥600, Door ¥800; JHS and under: Free
• Fukuoka City Museum
• 3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku
• 092-845-5011
• http://tsuri-douraku.jp/
