TRAVEL
The Castle town where Kingyo Goldfish swim
Yamato koriyama city, Nara Pref.
TRAVEL
2014
30mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
[Beauty of Japan Season 1]
Kingyosukui, “goldfish scooping”, is one of the typical games often seen in summer festivals across Japan.
The history of goldfish production in Yamato Koriyama city dates back to the mid-Edo period when the Yamato koriyama clansmen resided in their castle town. It is one of the three largest productions in Japan. The town has been decorated with motifs and ornaments of goldfish, the town's symbol. This year, it celebrates the 20th Goldfish Scooping National Championship.
This documentary shows the passion and anticipation of people surrounding the kingyo business, along with the beautiful and brightly colored goldfish.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
Click here to preview this episode!
Kingyosukui, “goldfish scooping”, is one of the typical games often seen in summer festivals across Japan.
The history of goldfish production in Yamato Koriyama city dates back to the mid-Edo period when the Yamato koriyama clansmen resided in their castle town. It is one of the three largest productions in Japan. The town has been decorated with motifs and ornaments of goldfish, the town's symbol. This year, it celebrates the 20th Goldfish Scooping National Championship.
This documentary shows the passion and anticipation of people surrounding the kingyo business, along with the beautiful and brightly colored goldfish.
*Part of the 'Beauty of Japan' series.
Click here to preview this episode!
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