Yakatabune are a type of Japanese riverboat that date back to the Heian Period (794 to 1185), when the aristocracy used them for travel, or cherry blossom and moon viewing parties. During the Edo Period (1603-1867), they became a popular way for Tokyo denizens to escape the summer heat, cruising around Tokyo … 続きを読む Yakatabune Cruising Style […]

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