Handcrafted from wild cherry bark for natural beauty and durability
Traditional kabazaiku technique ensures authenticity and longevity
Lightweight and ergonomic design for comfortable handling
Solid wood construction for eco-friendly and sustainable use
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Kakunodate, a town in Akita prefecture on the northernmost island of Hokkaido, has been known for crafting beautiful and resilient objects from wild cherry bark since the late 18th century—a process called kabazaiku. Towards the end of the Edo period, local samurai began taking up the craft to make ends meet as the role of warriors waned