
Nakiawase uses equipments such as kooke and nakidai, as illustrated in ""Shunchōdan"" (1845, Kōka 2), a guidebook that introduces how to breed Japanese nigtingales and explains about nakiawase. This particular kooke used during the Shōwa period follows the same style as the Edo period. The kooke not only stored the birdcage and the bird, but by making a rounded interior, it was designed to echo the bird's chirping. The lavish design of the front panel demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship and the aficionados' fascination for the game at the time.
- Collection of
- Edo-Tokyo Museum
- Title
- Kooke (Birdcage Storage)
- Collection ID
- 21000202
- Category
- Lifestyle and Folk Custom
- Creation Date
- 20世紀
- Size
- 22.7 cm x 54.4 cm x 37.8 cm
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Digital Archives
- https://www.edohakuarchives.jp/detail-21170.html
Other items of Edo-Tokyo Museum (159805)

The Beauty of Great Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Sōsakuza 7th Performance, "Hahaoya" (Mother), "Tsukiji Akashichō" (Tsukiji Akashi Town), "Akaoni" (The Red Demon), Venue: Hikōkan Hall
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Salt Retail Store Sign
Edo-Tokyo Museum

The Flowers of Edo with Pictures of Famous Sights: Fire Brigade Ke-5
Utagawa Kunihisa Ⅱ Katushika Isai , Utagawa Toyokuni Ⅲ
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Toyohira Bridge Opening Ceremony, Visitors
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Tokyo Gekijō Theater Program for January 1941, Shin’ei Kabuki Performances for the New Year
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Shinko Engeki Jusshu no Uchi (Ten New and Old Theatrical Performances), Tsuchigumo (Ground Spider)
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Commemoration of the 2nd Anniversary of the Foundation, 20th Performance, Venue: Hikōkan Hall
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Portrait of Itō Tatsuzō
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Lampshade for Blackout
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Circle Paper Lantern
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Nisshōzan Tokuonji Zen Temple, Lord Kiso Yoshinaka's Family Temple
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Funakushi Bridge over the Otonashi River, Ōji, a Bridge Renowned for the Benevolent Act of Mr. Funakushi Who Expended Private Funds on the Construction
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Sanken Issei (Story of Battle of Ueno)
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Documents Pertaining to the Underground Factories: Map of Underground Passages
Edo-Tokyo Museum