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Daily Life And Coastal Fishing Culture In Saikazaki

WAKAYAMA, JAPAN - JUNE 11: Local residents watch closely from the concrete pier as a commercial fishing vessel unloads plastic crates for the afternoon seafood sales at Saikazaki Fishing Harbor on June 11, 2026, in Wakayama City, Japan. Celebrated widely as 'The Amalfi of Japan' due to its tightly clustered houses cascading down steep coastal cliffs, the historic port serves as a focal point for a close-knit community highly regarded for its unique 'boat-to-table' direct sales, where local residents and travelers negotiate directly with captains to purchase fresh catches right off the decks when the fleet returns. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13815230
Date Taken	11 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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