This listing is for brand new Japanese Ozora  Hanabi Kendama. Sold by a UK seller and posted from  the UK.

Presenting the Ozora Hanabi series kendama. HANABI" means  fireworks, and the Hanabi kendama has two fireworks on the ball. The  background paint colour is black. The design features a gold  firework on one side and two pink fireworks on the other side. This model has been discontinued and is no longer made by Ozora.  Collectible.

The Ozora Hanabi Kendama is approved by the Japanese Kendama  Association (JKA). JKA approved kendama carry the JKA endorsement  sticker on the handle of the kendama.

Sold in the original Japanese packaging with instructions (in  Japanese) and one spare kendama string.

Specifications:
Make: Ozora
Model: Hanabi Series
Design: Fireworks on black ball
Weight: 140 g
Ball weight: 70g
Ball diameter: 60mm
Height including ball: 180mm approx
Stem height: 158mm approx

A note about  the specifications: all measurements are approximate. Wood is a  natural material and the weight will vary. The kendama are made  within allowable tolerances, dimensions may vary a little.

Many advanced kendama players feel the superior weight  Ozora distribution helps them to learn and perform more advanced, complex tricks. For this  reason the Ozora kendama is preferred by many more experienced  players.

Beware of  cheap unbranded kendama which can be badly made, and may use low quality paints and  materials which may not meet European or American toy safety standards.

Ozora kendama  are traditionally constructed using the original Japanese design.  They are not glued or fixed in place. There are no metal rods. The  cross piece is simply pushed onto the stem. See our web site help section for  maintenance tips.

Kendama will  suffer wear during play. The paint will chip. The wood may chip and  crack. The string will wear out and may break. This is normal wear  and tear and is not covered by any warranty. Spare strings can  be purchased through our web site.

Not recommended for children under 14.