November 17th, "Shogi Day" Special Hyuga Kaya Shogi Board with Legs Masame 6.1-Sun (about 185 mm thick) *off-spec No.81014 411-SBL-03

This is made from Hyuga Kaya, that is the highest quality material wood to make Shogi board.
The value is increasing as the wood will be rarer in the near future.
Yellowish-colored beautiful board, that is specific to Hyuga Kaya wood.

Color stain can be seen at the top, the side and the bottom.
There is a intergrown knot at the top.
There are several tiny cracks at the cutting side and the bottom.
But they will not bother you in daily use.
*Please check photo images.

All Go stones, Go boards, Shogi pieces, Shogi boards, Go bowls, etc. are made using natural materials.
For this reason, some products may present defects such as flaw, stain, crack and/or wood knots, or damages caused at the time of manufacturing and/or storage, and thus they cannot be sold at full price.
We do not sell any product with significant defects. We may sell some products with minor defects as "off-spec products" at a discounted price upon confirmation that customers are duly aware of any defects in advance.
We try our best to describe the condition of any defect as precisely as possible using pictures and text.
Please order items only after checking and accepting the condition of defects. Thank you.
*'Defects' refer to any scratch and flaw.

In Japan, November 17th is celebrated as "Shogi Day" to honor the traditional Japanese board game, shogi, which has a long history dating back to ancient times.
This day is an opportunity for shogi enthusiasts, professional players, and beginners alike to celebrate the unique strategies and techniques that make shogi a beloved cultural pastime in Japan.
On Shogi Day, various events are held nationwide, including special matches with professional shogi players, instructional workshops for beginners, and tournaments for amateurs.
Schools and community centers may also host events to introduce the game to new players, fostering an appreciation for this intellectual and strategic game.
Shogi is often referred to as "Japanese chess," but it has its own distinctive pieces and rules, including the ability to use captured pieces as one's own, making it a dynamic and complex game.
With a dedicated fan base, shogi continues to gain popularity worldwide, and Shogi Day offers a chance to deepen appreciation and understanding of the game’s depth.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious beginner, November 17th is the perfect day to immerse yourself in the world of shogi and experience the beauty and challenge of this traditional Japanese game.

• Product : Hyuga kaya made Kiura Shogi board with legs *Off-spec
  Masame 6.1-Sun / 18.5cm thick
  Item No.81014
  Size (height × width × thick × leg)
  366mm × 334mm × 185mm × 90mm
  Weight : About 12.1kg
• Included：Certificate, Paulownia cover and Cotton cover


• Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.