In 1832, "Geiniku chomi-kata," a book specialized in whale meat-based dishes, was published as an attachment to an illustrated story book in which whale-hunting scenes are depicted.
1832年(天保3年)には、捕鯨の様子を描いた絵物語の付録として鯨料理専門書「鯨肉調味方」が発行されている。