Simotsuke-Suisha: Simotsuke Waterwheel
October 05, 2016Simotsuke-suisha has developed in a mountainous area with rapid stream. It is not only practical but beautiful featuring its Sokuita (Side board), which is formed with two kinds of boards, Makuita (Flashing board) and Tsugiita (Joined board). It has been continuously improved to resist water power by reinforcing arch-shaped Makuita with Tsugiita.
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Simotsuke-Suisha: Simotsuke Waterwheel
Translated by: Hiromi Fujii, reviewed by Marina Izumi
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