Catfish Namazu and Earthquakes

Do giant catfish or "Namazu" lurk deep under Japan and cause earthquakes? In this video we explore this question and review "Namazu-e" or catfish prints that were produced after the great Tokai Ansei earthquake in 1854 that left 10,000 dead and many more homeless. But, there was also a silver lining to the destruction, some sectors of society benefited and it provided a sounding board for critics of the Shogunate. Join us and learn more about this fascinating slice of history. #woodblockprint #catfish #earthquake #japaneseart #naturaldisaster