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Japanese Puzzle Boxes

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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4 Sun 12 Step Yosegi/Natural Wood Japanese Puzzle Box by Oka-san

4 Sun 12 Step Yosegi/Natural Wood Japanese Puzzle Box by Oka-san

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7 Sun 72 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

7 Sun 72 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

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4 Sun 14 Step M Design Limited Edition Natural Wood Japanese Puzzle Box

4 Sun 14 Step M Design Limited Edition Natural Wood Japanese Puzzle Box

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6 Sun 10 Step Syaraku Katsura Japanese Puzzle Box

6 Sun 10 Step Syaraku Katsura Japanese Puzzle Box

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5 Sun 21 Step Limited Edition Yabane Ichimatsu Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 21 Step Limited Edition Yabane Ichimatsu Japanese Puzzle Box

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5.5 Sun 21 + 1 Step Limited Edition Touge Japanese Puzzle Box

5.5 Sun 21 + 1 Step Limited Edition Touge Japanese Puzzle Box

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5 Sun 10 Step MK Bird B Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 10 Step MK Bird B Japanese Puzzle Box

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Expansion VI Japanese Puzzle Box by Akio Kamei

Expansion VI Japanese Puzzle Box by Akio Kamei

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Mame 22 Step Saya Japanese Puzzle Box

Mame 22 Step Saya Japanese Puzzle Box

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5 Sun 18 Step Bird-Walnut Double Compartment Japanese Puzzle Box1

5 Sun 18 Step Bird Aged-Katsura Double Compartment Japanese Puzzle Box

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13 Piece Elephant Kumiki Japanese Puzzle

13 Piece Elephant Kumiki Japanese Puzzle

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5 Sun 35 +1 Step Zougan Sansui Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 35 +1 Step Zougan Sansui Japanese Puzzle Box

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Three Cornered Deadlock Japanese Puzzle Box (Saya Limited Edition)

Three Cornered Deadlock Japanese Puzzle Box (Saya Limited Edition)

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5 Sun 21 +1 Step Natural Wood Walnut Japanese Puzzle Box A

5 Sun 21 +1 Step Natural Wood Walnut Japanese Puzzle Box A

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5 Sun Saya/Kirichigai North South East West Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun Saya/Kirichigai North South East West Japanese Puzzle Box

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10 Piece Airplane Kumiki Puzzle

10 Piece Airplane Kumiki Puzzle

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A Chance Meeting Special Edition Secret Puzzle Box by Tatuo Miyamoto

A Chance Meeting Special Edition Secret Puzzle Box by Tatuo Miyamoto

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6 Sun 23 Step Utamaro Kuroasa Japanese Puzzle Box

6 Sun 23 Step Utamaro Kuroasa Japanese Puzzle Box

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Hermit Crab Japanese Puzzle Box (Small)

Hermit Crab Japanese Puzzle Box (Small)

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7 Sun 72 +1 Step Red Saya Japanese Puzzle Box By Mr. Yamanaka

7 Sun 72 +1 Step Red Saya Japanese Puzzle Box By Mr. Yamanaka

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4 Sun 10 Step Yosegi Kuzushi Japanese Puzzle Box

4 Sun 10 Step Yosegi Kuzushi Japanese Puzzle Box

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Transylvanian Secret Book Box (TTBRN)

Transylvanian Secret Book Box (TTBRN)

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4 Sun 12 Step Zougan EDOBEE Japanese Puzzle Box

4 Sun 12 Step Zougan EDOBEE Japanese Puzzle Box

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XY Japanese Puzzle Box (Deluxe Edition)

XY Japanese Puzzle Box (Deluxe Edition)

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HUGE Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (DRD)

HUGE Romanian Secret Puzzle Box (DRD)

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5 Sun 21 Step Zougan Tobizuru Kuroasa Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 21 Step Zougan Tobizuru Kuroasa Japanese Puzzle Box

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5 Sun 10 Step Limited Edition Flower Ichimatsu Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 10 Step Limited Edition Flower Ichimatsu Japanese Puzzle Box

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Transylvanian Secret Book Box (SLgr)

Transylvanian Secret Book Box (SLGR)

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