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In the mid-1840s, ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) created a number of woodblock prints showing legendary tanuki (raccoon dogs) using their humorously large scrota in creative ways. River fishing Shelter from evening showers Rokurokubi (long-necked monster) disguise Net fishing Making dashi (soup stock) Weightlifting Catfish mallet Coming and going Making mochi Visiting Konpira, the guardian deity of seafaring Boy’s festival Cause of chronic abdominal pain Shichifukujin (the Seven Lucky Gods) disguise Fortune-telling tent Shop signs River crossing Towboat Seine fishing
In the mid-1840s, ukiyo-e master Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) created a number of woodblock prints showing legendary tanuki (raccoon dogs) using their humorously large scrota in creative ways. River fishing Shelter from evening showers Rokurokubi (long-necked monster) disguise Net fishing Making dashi (soup stock) Weightlifting Catfish mallet Coming and going Making mochi Visiting Konpira, the guardian deity of seafaring Boy’s festival Cause of chronic abdominal pain Shichifukujin (the Seven Lucky Gods) disguise Fortune-telling tent Shop signs River crossing Towboat Seine fishing
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