funabiki
Funabiki refers to a traditional maritime technique originating from Japan, specifically from the coastal regions of the Inland Sea. The word "funabiki" can be roughly translated to "sea- towing" or "ocean-skimming". In practice, it involves towing a large number of small, shallow-draft boats or rafts across the water by attaching them to a lead boat.
This method allows for the transportation of heavy loads or groups of people in a relatively small
Funabiki still continues to be practiced today, largely as a significant element in the regions festivals.