Goldfish fishing is said to have originated in the Tang Dynasty of China and was introduced into Japan after the Edo era.

[Goldfish fishing] is said to have originated in the Tang Dynasty of China. It was introduced into Japan and popularized in the late Edo era. At that time, ordinary fishing nets were used, and paper nets were used only in the Zhengzheng era. Because fishing for goldfish is deeply loved by Japanese people, it has gradually become a traditional game of Japanese summer festivals and temple fairs.# Reading City# Tokyo, Japan Microblog Video of Heritage Hospital