Noboru Wagatsuma | 我妻昇
Kokeshi Kendama No. 2 | One of a Kind
Kokeshi Kendama No. 2 | One of a Kind
This exceptional Kendama combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern play culture. Each ball (Tama) and the body (Ken) is carefully hand-painted by renowned Kokeshi artist Noboru Wagatsuma, making every Kendama a unique piece of art with its own character and distinctive aesthetic.
The Kendama fully complies with the Competition Size defined by the Japan Kendama Association (JKA). This makes it suitable not only as a collector’s item but also for dedicated players who value professional dimensions and balance.
Key features:
- Hand-painted by Kokeshi artist Noboru Wagatsuma
- Each piece is unique – signed by the artist
- Competition Size according to JKA standards
- High-quality wood and precise craftsmanship
- Ideal for collectors, Kendama enthusiasts, and lovers of Japanese art
Intended as an art and collector’s item for adults; not intended as a children’s product.
This Kendama is more than a toy – it is a piece of Japanese culture, combining tradition, craftsmanship, and performance.
Dimensions:
- Ken
- Height: 160 mm
- Tama
- Diameter: 60 mm
- Sarado
- Width: 70 mm
- Big Cup
- Inner diameter: 40 mm
- Small Cup
- Inner diameter: 36 mm
- Base Cup
- Inner diameter: 34 mm

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