Tsukude

Tsukude (佃) is a Japanese place name and surname. It commonly refers to:

• Tsukuda (佃): A reclaimed island in Tokyo Bay, now part of Chuo-ku. Historically, it was a fishing village established in the Edo period by fishermen from the village of Tsukuda in Settsu Province (present-day Osaka). These fishermen were invited to Edo by Tokugawa Ieyasu to supply fish to Edo Castle.

• Tsukudani (佃煮): A Japanese preserved food made by simmering small seafood, meat, or seaweed in soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and other seasonings. Tsukudani is believed to have originated in the Tsukuda district of Edo (present-day Tokyo) as a way for the fishermen to preserve their catch. The name "Tsukudani" is directly derived from this origin.

• Tsukude (Surname): A Japanese surname, likely originating from the Tsukuda area of Tokyo or from families with ties to the fishing village and its history.

The name "Tsukuda" is often associated with maritime activities and the preservation of food, reflecting its historical origins.