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The first Japanese Secret Puzzle Boxes were designed over 100 years ago in the late Edo period by Jinbei Ishikawa (1790-1850). Ishikawa was living at Hatajuku in the Kakone-cho in the Hakone-Odawara region of Japan. The Hakone Mountains are noted for their richness and great variety of trees. This abundance of high quality wood in the region and the expertise of three generations of master craftsmen have achieved and art form that is revered for it's detail and ingenuity.
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Bars Box Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

Bars Box Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

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Pod Yin Yang (Cherry) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

Pod Yin Yang (Cherry) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

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SOGO Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Shou Sugimoto

SOGO Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Shou Sugimoto

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Star Japanese Puzzle Box by Akio Kamei  - RARE!

Star Japanese Puzzle Box by Akio Kamei - RARE!

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Ronaporthe Japanese Puzzle Box by Yoh Kakuda

Ronaporthe Japanese Puzzle Box by Yoh Kakuda

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Dachshund Japanese Puzzle by Osamu Kasho

Dachshund Japanese Puzzle by Osamu Kasho

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Bars Box IV Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

Bars Box IV Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

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Disk II Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Kagen Sound

Disk II Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Kagen Sound

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Aquarius Puzzle Box (Small) by Hiroshi Iwahara

Aquarius Puzzle Box (Small) by Hiroshi Iwahara

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Bara-Bara Box with Snowman Japanese Puzzle  by Osamu Kasho

Bara-Bara Box with Snowman Japanese Puzzle by Osamu Kasho

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Tunnel Maker Japanese Puzzle Box by Yoh Kakuda

Tunnel Maker Japanese Puzzle Box by Yoh Kakuda

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Ripple Out FIRE Limited Edition Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho - RARE

Ripple Out FIRE Limited Edition Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho - RARE

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Moon and Bear Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho

Moon and Bear Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho

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Kracker Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Shou Sugimoto

Kracker Limited Edition Puzzle Box by Shou Sugimoto

4 Sun 14 Step Yosegi Kuzushi Japanese Puzzle Box

4 Sun 14 Step Yosegi Kuzushi Japanese Puzzle Box

$57.95
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Cryptex Puzzle (Da Vinci Code) (VERSION 2) + BONUS!

Cryptex Puzzle (Da Vinci Code) (VERSION 2) + BONUS!

$29.95 $34.95
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Vintage Disneyland Haunted Mansion Japanese Secret Panel Chest

Vintage Disneyland Haunted Mansion Japanese Secret Panel Chest

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Cryptex (Black Edition) USB flash drive, 32 Gb

Cryptex (Black Edition) USB flash drive, 32 Gb

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RF 37-2 Karakuri Antique Radio by Hiroshi Iwahara - VERY RARE !

RF 37-2 Karakuri Antique Radio by Hiroshi Iwahara - VERY RARE !

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Sushi Japanese Puzzle Box crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara

Sushi Japanese Puzzle Box crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara

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Pre-owned Ripple Out Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho

Pre-owned Ripple Out Japanese Puzzle Box by Osamu Kasho

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Moroccan Thuya Burl Wood Card Case

Moroccan Thuya Burl Wood Card Case

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Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (GRAY)

Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (GRAY)

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SMALL Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (NAT)

SMALL Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (NAT)

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Vintage 5 Sun 10 Step Geisha Musical Hidden Drawer Japanese Puzzle Box

Vintage 5 Sun 10 Step Geisha Musical Hidden Drawer Japanese Puzzle Box

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324 Step Yosegi MUKU B Super Cubi Japanese Puzzle Box

324 Step Yosegi MUKU B Super Cubi Japanese Puzzle Box

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Pod Yin and Yang (Wendge) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

Pod Yin and Yang (Wendge) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

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Pod Yin and Yang (Purple Heart) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

Pod Yin and Yang (Purple Heart) Japanese Puzzle Box by Hideaki Kawashima

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