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Fishing rods made by joining bamboo. The action is varied for each kind of fish.
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Edo wazao (江戸和竿) is a style of handcrafted Japanese fishing rods that originated during the Edo period (1603–1868). These rods are predominantly made in the Kanto region, such as Tokyo and the neighboring prefectures of Chiba and Saitama, where artisans continue the traditional methods that have been passed on for generations. Due to the position of Tokyo near the Pacific Ocean and various rivers, there was a wide array of fish. Different rods are used to catch different fish, such as tanago and wakasagi. Tanago are a carp that grown only up to 6 to 10 cm, and the smaller the catch the more highly it is regarded.
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Field：Bamboo craft, fishing tackle
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