Ayu themed sweet wafers from Matsuya-Tobee.

Woodblock print of swimming sweetfish. Image thanks - https://ukiyo-e.org/

Woodblock print of women fishing for ayu. Image thanks - https://ukiyo-e.org/

Ayu being roasted on a charcoal fire. Photo thanks - vill.higashishirakawa.gifu.jp

Ayu (鮎) are especially symbolic as they also go by the name 'nengyo' (年魚), meaning 'year fish'.
Although the name comes from the one year life-span of the fish, ayu became a symbol of longevity and were served during New Year celebrations.

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