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Due to its strange shape, the Japanese roller float seems to be the most desirable float among collectors.

The first Tohoku roller floats were made in northeastern Japan for the open water shark fishing industry. After that fishery was closed, rolling pin floats were later adopted for a variety of other purposes. Roller floats are still commonly used today in the octopus fishing industry.

Although normally found in typical aqua colors, on occasion they can be found in other rare colors.