A tarai-bune (), or tub-turned boat, is a traditional Japanese fishing boat originally made from half a barrel or large tub. They were formerly used throughout Western Japan but are now found only on Sado Island where about a hundred are left which are used for collecting abalone and seaweed. They are still effective close to shore and in the narrow coves formed by earthquakes.
In popular culture Tarai Bune boats have appeared in: Spirited Away, animated movie Skies of Arcadia, video game by Sega Tales of Symphonia, video game by Bandai Namco Tides, video game by Shallot Games
See also Coracle Currach Fishing coracle Kuphar Kayak Umiak
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Article about saving the tub-turned boat by teaching children how to use them