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<Karakuri-Puzzle Idea Contest from Odawara Hakone Association of "Karakuri Puzzle" and throughout Japan>

This area has had a history of Karakuri for more than 100 years.
Because of that, various works were made for many years, and have been favorites among many people.
It is this local industry, together with "Odawara Hakone Association of "Karakuri Puzzle" and throughout Japan", which pays attention to the mechanisms in the puzzles. This deepens the culture, as we try to plan the spread of interest in these puzzles, and compete in puzzle festivals. The goal of The Karakuri puzzle idea contest was to have a Karakuri puzzle which encouraged all Japanese to "think about an idea". This contest was held for the first time in 2009.
There were many contest applications from all over Japan.
A local craftsman made his production in consultation with a designer. The craftsman commented, "It was good to be able to make such pleasant work".
　

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PRODUCT	ITEM	INFORMATION
Tako-Yaki	CO-1-1	Do you know "Takoyaki"?It is a Japanese popular dumpling which is made of wheat flour and octopus . The model of this work is a Takoyaki pan for families. There is a locked drawer in the lower box of this work. There are 6 “Takoyaki”before baking them on the iron plate. Rotate all the“Takoyaki”and bake them completely. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Katsuhiko Handa Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2009 size : 141 x 180 x 86 mm material : oak, wendge, teak, dogwood, walnut, etc.
After the rain	CO-1-2	There is a hint to solve this work in the title. This work isn't difficult to open. After it rains, what do you do? When you open this box, you will find a pretty character inside the umbrella!! Play with this on the carpet, please. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from selected idea in the “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest” Original idea by Ayako Kunishima Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2009 size : 120 ×120×163 mm material : karin, oak, keyaki, etc.
Fruit parfait	CO-1-3	Oh, it looks delicious!! Which part do you start to eat from? Well, at first you shouldn't start from the cherry. You need to solve 4 tricks to open the box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from selected idea in the “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest” Original idea by Yoko Miyamoto Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2009 size : 84 ×116×179 mm material : oak, mizuki, baorossa, etc.
Lucky cat	CO-1-4	This is a lucky cat,"Maneki-neko". In Japan, this cat brings luck. Maneki-neko doll is a Japanese popular lucky item. The cat and the cushion is connected. How do you take off each of them? The coin is the hint. If you know the solution, it isn't difficult to open. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from selected idea in the “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest” Original idea by Takuya Okada Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto, Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2009 size : 124 ×124×149 mm material : mizuki, karin, walnut, keyaki, etc.
Mochi-tsuki	CO-1-5	"Mochi" is a Japanese popular style of rice cakes. This work's motif is Japanese traditional rice cake. Recently, many people make it by machine. But most people think hand made rice cakes are better. Can you make the rice cakes by using this work? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from selected idea in the “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest” Original idea by Minami Watanabe Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2009 size : morter 101×101×101mm, mallet16×76×101mm material : shiuri cherry, kastura, cloth,
Astronomical Telescope	CO-2-1	The tube of the telescope is the box. Look through the telescope and search for a constellation. When you can find the constellation, the box will open. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsmen, from selected ideas of the " 2nd annual Karakuri Idea Contest" Original idea by Miyuki Handa Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 167×103×180 mm material : maple, walnut, birch, acril boad, etc..
Grand Piano	CO-2-2	Some white keys are "key". .....(seriously!) Please play a beautiful chord. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsmen, from selected ideas of the " 2nd Annual Karakuri Idea Contest" Original idea by Hiroshi Yamamoto Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 180 ×143×85 mm material : walnut, shiuri cherry, maple, wenge.
New Year	CO-2-3	There is a popular song for New Year in Japan. The song is a big hint to open this box. You can move the top and the kite. Please enjoy the atmosphere of Japanese style New Year. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsman, from selected ideas of the " 2nd Annual Karakuri Idea Contest.test" Original idea by Yoko Miyamoto Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 200 ×110×47 mm material : red camphor tree, walnut, rengas, etc. ..
Vaulting Horse	CO-2-4	This work is one-twelfth the size of an original vaulting horse. Let's try to jump this vaulting horse using a springboard! This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsmen, from selected ideas of the " 2nd Annual Karakuri Idea Contest" Original idea by Yuki Nishida Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 106×80×100mm （vaulting horse）　80×50×28mm （jumping boad） material : shiuri cherry, ginkgo, cloth, etc.
Birdhouse	CO-2-5	There is a pretty bird in this birdhouse. When you can see the pretty bird, you can open this box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsmen, from selected ideas of the " 2nd Annual Karakuri Idea Contest". Original idea by Gou Kasai Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 140×90×160 mm material : amur corktree, walnut, katsura, etc.
Brush the tooth!!	CO-2-6	Oh! What a big tooth! Please brush this tooth clean!! If you can clean the tooth, you can open the box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group's craftsmen, from selected ideas of the " 2nd Annual Karakuri Idea Contest" Original idea by Mito Murase Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei / Kanae Saito (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2010 size : 98×78×98mm(teeth）　172×16×21mm(toothbrush） material : maple, karin, etc.
Drawer in drawer	CO-3-1	The Yosegi inlay is impressive. The original image of this work is a Japanese traditional style needlework box. Of course, the drawers will not open normally. The point that seems to move will not found. But, a bold device will wait for you. Finally, “small” drawers will be usable as practical use. The simple and fine checks are easy to harmonize around, and we want to display it. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “3rd Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Hideki Niwa Karakuri designed by 　 Hiroshi Iwahara Hand-crafted by 　Tsuchiya woodworking factory created : 06/2011 size : 108×97×105 mm material : Japanese pagoda tree, walnut, dog wood, etc.
Pedestrian crossing	CO-3-2	When you cross the pedestrian crossing, please be careful about road safety. The figure a child cross the pedestrian crossing was expressed as a work directly. In case the child is careless about road safety, she won’t be able to cross the road. Also when the final cover opens, the state a child crosses the pedestrian crossing is expressed exquisitely with the Karakuri. Can you imagine how the final cover opens? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “3rd Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Seiji Masuike Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2011 size : 198×110×188 mm material : walnut, dog wood, karin, rose wood, cherry, etc.
Sea otter	CO-3-3	Contrary to the cute appearance, the mechanism is very elaborate. Speaking of a sea otter, we recall the lovely figure who breaks a shellfish. The figure and the habits right became this work. At first, maybe you will want to touch the shellfish, unintentionally. But, the sea otter itself must break the shellfish. To realize it, you will come through some hardships. When the sea otter breaks the shellfish well, you will find the next devise to open the drawer. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “3rd Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yukiko Matsumoto Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2011 size : 222×100×64 mm material : shiuri cherry, walnut, maple, etc.
Flashlight	CO-3-4	It became a work like “karakuri” most. You will be able to enjoy the “Karakuri” itself. “Though I changed the batteries, a flashlight is not turned on.” Don’t you have such an experience? The experience of such all of you was expressed in this work. The batteries set inside, and the button to turn on the flashlight are also used by the device. The “quality of flashlight” is a shining work. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “3rd Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Shokan Handa Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2011 size : 170×96×105 mm material : angsana, cucumber tree, walnut, oak, etc.
Dharuma doll	CO-3-5	You can make his eyes to goggle and revolve his nose. Also you can make his eyebrows to rise and lower. He is very expressive! If you make him a certain look, you can open the drawer. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “3rd Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Akira Nishida Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2011 size : 66×145×130 mm material : karin, burs wood, ancient katsura, cherry, etc.
Miniature bulb	CO-4-1	This is designed as a miniature bulb which is in a socket. If you look carefully, you will notice that the filament is cut. In this state, this Karakuri box is locked. Wooden gears are used as the mechanism．The glass (plastic) cover will not open. Which part is the real cover? And how do you open it? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “4th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Kouetsu Handa Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2012 size : 84×84×164 mm material : walnut, beech, padoauk, etc.
The folder	CO-4-2	The folder used in a personal computer has became a box. Please open the folder using the cursor.　This work uses strong magnets. Please do not keep credit cards or other magnetic objects nearby as it may demagnetize them. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “4th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Seiji Masuike Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2012 size : Folder 120×85×50mm　Carsor 87×56×30mm material : Japanese torreya, walnut, maple, etc.
Teapot	CO-4-3	This box is made to look like a famous Japanese iron kettle. As you pour the hot water out, the mechanism is released. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “4th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yoko Miyamoto Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei , Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2012 size : 150×120×165 mm material : walnut
Toilet	CO-4-4	As you can see, this is a toilet stool! And so, a toilet shaped karakuri box has been made! The toilet stool itself and the water tank are the compartments to be opened. When you consider the next person who uses the rest room, you will be able to open the first box. How about the second box? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “4th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Kyoko Sueda Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2012 size : 95×125×165 mm material : walnut, maple, oak, etc.
Karakuri Gum	CO-5-1	The idea of this work is an automatic gum dispenser using long flat stick gum.. The mechanism is simple. You can put the chewing gum inside this box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “5th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Takumi Horiguchi Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2013 size : 151 x 50 x 40 mm material : magnolia, cherry, maple,purple heart.
Crane box	CO-5-2	This was made in the shape of an origami crane. But it also has a secret compartment. It was difficult to make this shape using straight lines. But the mechanism is very easy. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “5th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Kyoko Sueda Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2013 size : 220 x130 x 120 mm material : walnut
Stop the hot water!	CO-5-3	Fill the teacup with hot water from the thermos. But be careful to not let it overflow. How can you turn it off? Be careful not to scald yourself. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “5th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Syunsuke Ohno Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2013 size : 120 x 169 x 164 mm material : walnut, kobushi magnolia, oak, keyaki(zelkova)
Flowering of cherry blossom	CO-5-4	Although the title of the work is ‘Cherry Blossom’, I think the surface design looks more like a plum blossom. The secret compartment is in the lower section. As you move the devices, you will find the hidden meaning in this work. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “5th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yoko Miyamoto Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2013 size : 104 x 104 x 84 mm material : walnut, karin, keyaki, ancient keyaki, maple, magnoria
Twist	CO-5-5	As the title ‘twist’ states, you can solve this work with a “twist” operation. It takes five moves to solve. The moves are interesting. This work seems to be good for the theme, “square Karakuri Box” that was one of the themes of the contest. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “5th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Makoto Okada Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2013 size : 90 x 90 x 90mm material : shiuri cherry, keyaki
TUNING OK!	CO-6-1	What do you need to do before you play the ukulele? Tune it of course! We put the designers name (Shime) on the headstock and the sound hole. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “6th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Masaya Shime Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2014 size : 91×260×55mm material : cherry, walnut, etc.
Pinwheel	CO-6-2	It has movement called expansion. The expansion type has good affinity with a mechanical box, and there are some precedents. On the other hand, there is no box which uses contraction movement. In this work, I changed my way of thinking and was able to use the contraction movement. The mechanism is simple. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “6th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yasuhiro Hashimoto Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2014 size : 99×99×66mm material : maple, walnut, magnolia
Karakuri tissue box	CO-6-3	This is a tissue box. The tissue on the top is fake. Once you discover how to open it you will find the real tissue inside. Beautiful "Hakone Koyosegi" is on the top plate. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “6th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Hiroko Watanabe Hand-crafted by Osamu Kasho (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2014 size : 157×103×69mm material : walnut, maple, magnolia, yosegi
Unfasten	CO-6-4	The box is coiled with the band. You have to unfasten it before you open the box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “6th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Makoto Okada Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2014 size : 88 x 88 x 87mm material : walnut, katsura
Ouch！	CO-7-1	This foot represents a unique Japanese story. Japanese people walk around their house without shoes on. So they sometimes hit their pinky toe against the corner of a piece of furniture in the room. Someone declared, "I want to change the pain to laughter when I hit my foot on the corner of furniture". So the judges and the craftsman decided to make it. It really hurts, but enjoy the laughter. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Tsuyoshi Nagasawa Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei ・ Osamu Kasho (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2015 size : 177×78×72mm material : katsura, maple, walnut
Valentine's Day	CO-7-2	When a boy and girl fall in love, a drawer appears. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Mineo Kumagai Hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2015 size : 120×110×51mm material : cherry, karin, walnut
Twin	CO-7-3	This Twin box is an improved secret box. This box's mechanisms can't move singly. When two boxes are combined, you will be able to use four storage spaces. Now, what kind of shape do you make? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yasuhiro Hashimoto Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2015 size : 90×90×45mm (2pieces) material : cherry, walnut, keyaki(zelkova)
Diffusion	CO-7-4	We designed a new structure for this work, to avoid the problem of humidity. The movement is simple, but a lot of time and effort was spent making it. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Makoto Okada Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 05/2015 size : 90×90×90mm material : cherry, walnut, oak
Fire extinguisher	CO-7-5	The hint to opening the box is how we use a fire extinguisher. We used the same mechanism of the lever of the fire extinguishers. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Satoshi Moritani Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 07/2015 size : 148×230×φ75mm material : padoauk, wendge, ancient ash, etc.
Please pay the fee	CO-7-6	The motif is an ATM money machine (Automated teller machine). When you use an ATM to make a cash withdrawl, the drawer opens, you take out the money and a service fee is charged. When the drawer is closed, it will lock, and the fee will be removed from your account. At least one coin is always left inside. This contradiction makes the puzzle fun. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “7th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Kyoko Sueda Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2015 size : 127×127×118mm material : oak, magnolia, maple, etc.
Bend	CO-8-1	This Karakuri box has dynamic movement similar to ‘transformers’ robots. There are two storage spaces. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “8th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Makoto Okada Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2016 size : 140×75×60mm material : maple, purple heart
Sad-Tempura	CO-8-2	The tempura is too big and cannot fit on the dish. However, it's a disappointing shrimp tempura. You will get some sympathy. The size of the storage is also disappointing. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “8th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yasuhiro Hashimoto Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2016 size : 59×149×44 mm material : Japanese torreya, karin, cherry, maple, walnut, kobushi magnolia
Rock-Paper-Scissors	CO-8-3	This item is composed of three boxes. Usually, each box is locked. When any two boxes face each other, the box which lost the Rock-Paper-Scissors game will be unlocked. In the device, several magnets are used. It was designed by arranging the directions of the magnet well. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “8th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Satoshi Moritani Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2016 size : 80×80×78mm (1 box) material : maple, wendge, etc.
a hall in a pocket	CO-8-4	There are 2 mechanisms in this box. You have to do something if you want the coin you throw inside to open the lid. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “8th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Kyoko Sueda Hand-crafted by Osamu Kasho (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2016 size : 213×105×135 mm material : walnut, keyaki (zelkova), maple, magnolia
Palette	CO-9-1	There are red, blue and yellow paints on a palette. The handles of the three drawers are purple, orange and green. These paints can be moved with the image of mixing colors. You can open each drawer by mixing colors. Well, how do you open the purple drawer? The principle of the mechanism is "combination". The paints and handles were made of wood by using a turning lathe. They were painted to express “mixing colors” well. Don't they look like wet paints? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “9th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yasuhiro Hashimoto Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2017 size :136×186×84 mm material : cherry, magnolia, mizuki (dogwood), keyaki(zelkova), sophora japonica, etc.
Four-leaf clover	CO-9-2	This box is easy to open. Just look for the four-leaf clover. But the key is choosing the clover in the correct order. I struggled more than I expected I would with making this device to work ‘in order’. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “9th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Miharu Suzuki Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei・Kyoko Hoshino (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2017 size :150×100×68 mm material : keyaki (zelkova), purple heart, magnolia
Organize crayons	CO-9-3	Crayons are the key to this box. Please arrange the crayons in order. This mechanism is similar to the pin tumbler lock device. Used in the main body, American black cherry has a black line called "gum spot". It is included in almost all works. Please understand. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “9th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yosuke Tanaka Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2017 size :175×95×45 mm material : American black cherry, maple, purple heart, chanchin, keyaki (zelkova), magnolia, etc.
Compasses	CO-9-4	There is an unfinished circle on the box. Please finish drawing the circle. Carefully, gently, do not hurry. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “9th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Moe Goto Hand-crafted by　Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2017 size :121×121×54 mm material : keyaki (zelkova), wendge, maple, cherry
Memory box	CO-10-1	This is a new “memory type” item. There are four buttons on the top. They are the key to the drawer. When you push the buttons in the correct combination, you can open the drawer. However, this key combination can also be reset to a new locking combination. The last combination you used when closing the drawer will become the new combination lock. Using only 4 buttons you can create up to 16 different combination locking codes. This item is interesting and easy to play. Can you imagine the type of mechanism used? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “10th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Yosuke Tanaka Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2018 size : 98×104×98 mm material : maple, magnolia, cherry, padauk, keyaki(zelkova), rose wood, walnut
Ferris wheel	CO-10-2	As you can see, there are many small parts, so the work was quite nerve racking. However, working on this was very different from my usual work, so I was able to learn a lot and had fun doing it. The final product turned out to be gorgeous workmanship I think. All the wheels are functional and rotate, so you can enjoy playing with them as well. All the gondolas are boxed. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “10th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Manami Hioki Hand-crafted by Shou Sugimoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2018 size : 185×93×223 mm material : cherry, chanchin, walnut, magnolia, keyaki (zelkova), maple
Dashi	CO-10-3	This work is in the image of a Japanese traditional device called, "Katsuobushi kezuriki". It is a dried bonito-fish shaver. Even the blade of the Japanese carpenter's plane is made from wood, yet it looks so realisitc. How do you shave the Katsuobushi? The solution is slighty difficult. Katsuobushi (dried bonito) is a part of mechanism. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “10th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. *Dried bonito shaver (Katsuobushi kezuriki) This implement, which was originally converted from a carpenter's plane, had a small box in which the blade was positioned upward, and the small box had a drawer from where the shaved katsuobushi pieces were removed. Original idea by Kinya Matsunaga Hand-crafted by Osamu Kasho (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2018 size : 177×72×76 mm material : cherry, oak, maple, ancient ash, walnut
HAKONE	CO-10-4	This was a bold and unique idea. As the mountain moves the mirror image of Mt. Fuji appears on the surface of the lake. Therefore, this represents a 3-D model of Hakone or, "Diorama of Hakone". This product uses many of the same ideas and techniques that I’ve used in chest making so far. The final product turned out to be a fun Karakuri box. This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from a selected idea of “10th Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”. Original idea by Osamu Kadono Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei, Yoh Kakuda (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2018 size : 220×160×175 mm material : magnolia, cherry, oak, walnut, etc.
W box	CO-11-1	The motief if this Karakuri box is "Retaining wall of masonry". The stone part is made in two colors like a marquetry style and something will be emphasized after the mechanism parts moved. Please be aware that there is a very sharp part. Original idea by Yasuhumi Shimada Hand-crafted by Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2019 size(Box body) : 141×84×77 mm size(Strage space) : 126×58×24 mm material : cherry, maple, walnut, magnolia
He can not get the ball!	CO-11-2	The situation is that everyone has experienced that the ball in the gap can not be taken. I expressed the feeling that it could be reached by the ball with "Karakuri". Original idea by Masaki Ohnishi Hand-crafted by Yoh Kakuda, Yasuaki Kikuchi (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2019 size(Box body) : 170×140×100 mm size(Strage part) : 86×42×58 mm material : oak, cherry, e.t.c.
Trumpet	CO-11-3	Trumpet fingering and Karakuri are combined in this item. In the proposal, there was only a trumpet. But a case was added to make a full-scale mechanism. Solve the Karakuri and open the drawer that is in the case. There are only 3 buttons that can be operated. The mechanics of the trumpet that can make all sounds with just those 3 buttons is amazing and is like a puzzle. There is no actual sound. But, try this item as you actually play trumpet on the scale. Original idea by Togo Tsukamoto Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2019 size(Box body) : 112×177×146 mm size(Strage part) : 31×146×50 mm material : walnut, keyaki(zelkova), maple, stainless steel plate and rod
Railroad crossing	CO-11-4	Some of the mechanisms move automatically. Because of that, the moving parts became quite complicated and detailed, and it was difficult to adjust the movement. Original idea by Ichiro Sato Hand-crafted by Akio Kamei, Shou Sugimoto (Karakuri Creation Group) created : 06/2019 size(Box body) : 200×100×152 mm size(Strage part) : 163×58×18 mm material : oak, magnolia, e.t.c.

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