Carpe Diem #214, Hatsugatsuo (first Bonito) - Plus Sensational Haiku Wednesday

Kristjaan explains:

During the Edo period, Kamakura was famous for the first bonito to be fished at the beaches of the inlay. The very first ones were offered at Hachimangu with prayers for a good fishing season.

In newer years, the first fish of the year landing on the beach of Kamakura was called hatsugatsuo and offered to the deities.

Update:
The SHW prompt for today is Marine Life.
I'll double up on memes this time with entries 1 and 3.
 

~ 1 ~

early bird gets worm
worm on hook gets bonito
first things first

~ 2 ~

first things highly prized
that's why virgins get tossed
into volcanoes

~ 3 ~

moose and goose
sit by the river side
watch the salmon run

~ 4 ~

first summer spider
in our house - my wife calls me
to come and kill it*

~ 5 ~

sacrificed spider
she doesn't pay the mortgage
moment of non-zen

~~:~~:~~

* in fairness i should point out that i could reach it and she couldn't

this is what chivalry comes down to

in a time without dragons

Carpe Diem #214