Beams Japan Kendama (Indigo)

This Beams Japan item is a carefully handcrafted kendama by Yamagata Koubou’s artisans. They have specially revised The JKA Nintei-Kendama which is made to specific standards and approved by Japan Kendama Association as Beams Japan’s exclusive. The ball is painted either in red or gold (Beams Japan’s theme color) and the Beams Japan logo is embossed at the center. Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy. The ken has three cups and a spike which fits into the hole in the ball. The kendama is a variant of the classic cup-and-ball game, and the Hispanic world toy known as boliche or balero. The principle of these toys are the same: catching one object with another, where both are joined by a string. However the modern kendama style takes influences from a diverse range of skills including yo-yo, diabolo, and juggling. Yamagata Koubou started producing folk art products since 1973 and began making kendama in 1977. Now they are classified as the top kendama manufacturer in Japan, and their artisans continue to handcraft each product including professional kendamas for competing in championships. Dimensions: 7 x 18.5 x 6 cm. 100% wood; made in Japan.