Tarai-bune

A tarai-bune (たらい舟), or tub-turned boat, is a traditional Japanese fishing boat originally made from half a barrel or large tub.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