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The 4 km-long stretch of river in the city of Yanagawa, Japan is ideal for a relaxing time on a donko boat.

And sometimes the boatmen can show off their skills in a somewhat theatrical way.pic.twitter.com/drc1BlP0hc
— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 6, 2025

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