A beautifully crafted series of Karakuri puzzle boxes handmade in Japan using keyaki (zelkova), maple and katsura (or magnolia). Each of the versions have a slightly different mechanism but all are relatively easy and perfect for beginners and collectors alike.
Creator Akio kamei Origin Japan Material Keyaki (zelkova) Maple Katsura (magnolia) Size 60mm
A popular tourist destination, hakone become a destination for unique trick boxes using local woods and traditional techniques. a list of craftsmen became experts in their field and decided to work together - out of this, the karakuri creation group was born. an ensemble of expert puzzle makers, there really is no place in the world like hakone as a puzzle-producing region.