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"The Flowers of Edo: A Collection of Famous Places" Arrival of a Boat Carrying Sake at Shinkawa
Learn About the History and Culture of Kokushu
Learn About the History and Culture of Kokushu
Shinshu bansen is a race between vessels bearing sake casks containing fresh brew of the season, starting out at Nishinomiya in Kansai and sailing towards Edo. The boat that arrived the fastest would reap rewards. It was an important event for sake brewers since it determined the sake market for the year.
Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
Published: Unknown
Nishinomiya City Central Library
https://archives.nishi.or.jp/index.php
