Namazu T-Shirt: Catching a Catfish with a Gourd | Japanese Earthquake Whale | Ukiyo-e Edo Period T-Shirt cannabis poster Wear this shirt with reverence

Wear this shirt with reverence

The print is a representation of Jiraya

The caterpillar is on a mushroom is smoking from a hookah pipe

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The rabbit is said to be a symbol of longevity and is often depicted in Korean art and literature as a wise and benevolent creature

Namazu T-Shirt: Catching a Catfish with a Gourd | Japanese Earthquake Whale | Ukiyo-e Edo Period T-Shirt cannabis poster Wear this shirt with reverenceNamazu e refers to a genre of Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo e) that depict namazu, or giant catfish. In Japanese mythology, these catfish are believed to cause earthquakes. The god Kashima is often portrayed as subduing these creatures with a sword, representing his role in controlling earthquakes. In this work, a humorous and seemingly impossible task is presentedcatching a large, slippery catfish using a gourd, an object ill suited for the task.