Yamagata Koubou Competition Kendama Kendama Association Red Solid Color "Ozora" (Japan Certified) (Wood)

1. Certified by the Japan Kendama Association - Official competition compliant - Usable in kendama tournaments and rank/grade examinations - Genuine product that meets the specified size and weight balance requirements 2. A domestically produced competition model made by craftsmen in Yamagata Prefecture. • Manufactured and assembled entirely in Japan. • Made by a long-established manufacturer specializing in competition kendama. 3. Balanced design suitable for competition - Optimized weight ratio of ken and ball - Center of gravity designed to easily land the ball on the large, medium, and small cups - Stable ball rotation, making it easy to stick the ball on the ken 4. Passed the ST Safety Standard Test for Peace of Mind - Meets the safety standards of the Japan Toy Association - Can be safely in after-school care centers, schools, and welfare facilities 5. Simple and easy-to-use solid colors: Red, blue, green, yellow, black, pink, light blue, and wood grain. Highly visible, ideal for practice and instruction. 6. Dedicated app to support learning: Includes technique explanations, how-to videos, and cultural introduction videos; available in Japanese and English, making it easy for beginners to understand. For those who want to seriously enjoy the traditional Japanese toy, "kendama," at a competitive level. **The "Ozora" competition kendama** is an official competition kendama certified by the Japan Kendama Association, and is a genuine model that can be in kendama competitions and rank/grade examinations. It is manufactured by Yamagata Kobo Co., Ltd., which has been making competition kendamas for over 40 years. This domestically produced product is carefully finished one by one by skilled craftsmen in Yamagata Prefecture, and is highly regarded for its precision, balance, and durability, and is popular with a wide range of players from beginners to advanced players. The materials are beech and cherry wood, which are suitable for kendama. Every detail has been pursued to meet the requirements of a competition kendama, such as the weight balance of the ken and ball, the center of gravity design, and the ease with which the ball spins. You will feel how easy it is to land the ball on the cup and how easy it is to stick it on the tip of the ken, and it will firmly support the improvement of your skills. In addition, it is a product that has passed the Japan Toy Association's ST safety standard test, so it can be safely by children and adults alike. The simple and timeless solid color is suitable for practice, instruction, and as a gift. Furthermore, by using the "Yamagata Kobo Kendama App" mentioned in the product information, you can watch trick explanations, how-to videos, and cultural introduction videos in Japanese and English, allowing you to enjoy kendama even more deeply. This is a competition-grade kendama that you can enjoy for a lifetime, even as you progress to more advanced techniques.