From Red Log to Masterpiece: The Art of Lathe Cutting Posted: February 10, 2025 | Last updated: February 10, 2025 Explore the fascinating journey of transforming a red log into a unique ...

The lashed-together log rafts could stretch for 300 feet or more. The rugged crews used giant, 40-foot oars mounted on both ends of the open-air rafts to move the raw or planed timber from upstate ...

KITAYAMA, Wakayama Prefecture--The Okutorokyo gorge is famed for its white-water rapids and scenic landscape, and one of the most popular ways to revel in them fully is "ikada-kudari" log rafting.