This is a limited edition model with only 40 pieces in each sales quota, produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the NKK Service Center.
This is a certified product by the Japan Kendama Association, so it can be used for all kyu-dan certifications and tournament participation!
The "Hare and Tortoise" mark is centered with the words "40th ANNIVERSARY" and a star circling the ball! The latest matte coating makes it easy to see the rotation of the balls, and the latest matte coating makes the balls stop well!
Please note that the mark printing may be slightly different depending on the individual piece.
The FUN PRODUCTS COMMUNITY mark on the top of the ball and the big sky mark on the back side of the certification sticker are different from those of the regular product as a collaboration mark! ＜The former sales and service division of the association was run by Toshiko, wife of Issei Fujiwara, the founder and first president of the Japan Kendama Association and author of the children's story writer "Taro Giro Was Alive," the basis of the movie "Tales from the South Pole.
Currently, her grandson has taken over the business, and in addition to wholesale sales, the company also accepts orders for custom-made kendama and runs a "kendama playground & mobile sales" stall at various events.
The music business division, F.P.C., has added the musical instruments business to its operations. The seal is affixed only to kendama recognized by the Japan Kendama Association as a certified kendama that can be used in kyu-dan certifications and official tournaments. Kendama is a full-body exercise that requires a great deal of concentration to perform successfully, making it a lifelong sport for many kendama enthusiasts.
Issei Fujiwara founded the Japan Kendama Association on May 5, 1975, and has worked with many friends to develop techniques and standardize the rules, visiting schoolchildren, children's centers, and elementary schools throughout Japan to pass on the game. By the time of Issei Fujiwara's death in February 1994, several thousand chapters had been established throughout Japan, and his activities extended overseas as well. The Guinness World Record attempt with enka singer Hiroshi Miyama at the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen (Red and White Singing Contest), which has become an annual year-end event, is a great opportunity for more people to learn about the group.
The gentle sound and rhythm of wood is similar to music. Recent studies have shown that one minute of kendama is an aerobic workout comparable to a 5-km walk. May the sound of kendama be the sound of peace,
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