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Kingyo Sukui, Goldfish scooping

Wed, September 5, 2018, by Muza-chan
First appeared during the Edo period as a children game, Kingyo-sukui - Goldfish scooping - is today a common attraction at the summer festivals, where it is played by kids and adults alike.

The purpose of the game is to catch as many goldfishes as possible, with a scoop called poi, made of thin paper on a round frame. The game is over when the paper breaks, and this happens instantly if you don't know how to use it. The scooped goldfishes are usually the prize, but even if you don't want them, it is fun to play...

Kingyo Sukui, Uchiwa Matsuri, Kumagaya, Saitama
EXIF info:

Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/100s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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