Japanese Kendama with Original Bag (Red)

Description

Kendama originated in Japan about two hundred years ago as a game or toy. Recently, the Ministry of Education in Japan has included Kendama into the national elementary school curriculum. Studies have showed that playing with the Kendama helps concentration and strengthen a persons balance and lower body. The winners of the Women's World Soccer Cup, the Japanese team used kendama in their practices. This Kendama in made of Japanese beech in Yamagata Prefecture by craftsmen. Only two Kendama can be produced per day. Signed by Yuji Chiba, Chairman of the Kendama Association and Japan's top kendama artist. We have also included an original bag for carrying and storing your kendama. Package includes an extra string and instructions in Japanese on how to play. Instructions in English are available on the Japan Kendama Association's homepage.