{"product_id":"horse-chestnut-go-bowls-gauge-40-kaishi","title":"602-TWC-KS-09 Wood craftsman \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" made \"Tochinoki [Japanese horse chestnut]\" Go bowls Moku for size 34 - 40 Go stones GKTC-SB40-601-01F","description":"This is a pair of extra-large Tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) Go bowls crafted by Wood craftsman Kai-shi, designed for Go stones up to size 40.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nGo bowls made from tochi wood are relatively rare as a bowl material.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs shown in the photos, these bowls have an overall pale yellowish white tone with a beautiful light appearance, highlighted by tochi’s characteristic silky ripple-like sheen (ripple marks) in places.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the growth rings are also light and unobtrusive, the brightness and natural luster stand out even more.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are relatively lightweight for Go bowls, with a soft, fine, and dense wood texture.\u003cbr\u003e\nTochi wood is also commonly used for furniture, musical instruments, wooden bowls, and trays.\u003cbr\u003e\nGo bowls with such a bright and gentle impression are uncommon, making them especially recommended for those seeking light-colored bowls or a rare and distinctive material not often found on the market.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*The base is branded with the “Kai-shi” mark.\u003cbr\u003e\n*This Go Bowl is for Go stones up to size 40.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e◎You can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman \"Kai-shi（懐志）\".\u003cbr\u003e\n*Japanese and English version videos are available in the image gallery.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e About Tochinoki [Japanese horse chestnut] wood\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/tochi40.jpg?v=1770876021\" alt=\"栃40号\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nTochi (Japanese horse chestnut) is a widely distributed Japanese hardwood known for its beautiful grain and gentle, elegant color.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a natural tone that ranges from pale yellowish white to a warm amber color over time, along with a silky-smooth surface texture that gives a refined and warm impression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/tochi-02.jpg?v=1770681098\" alt=\"Tochi wood\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt sometimes shows distinctive figured patterns such as wavy chijimi-moku (curly figure), making it especially valued as a decorative wood.\u003cbr\u003e\nRelatively lightweight and easy to work, with good dimensional stability, it is used for a wide range of items including crafts, vessels, furniture, small goods, and Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt feels pleasant to the touch, and another attraction is how the surface gains richer luster with continued use.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs a natural material, each piece shows unique variations, giving every item its own one-of-a-kind character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003eWhat is \"Kai-shi（懐志）\" ?\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\" span=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-shibata-01.jpg?v=1770613876\" alt=\"懐志\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b19ac;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-established business founded in Kansei Era (around 1790)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Kai-shi (懐志)\", a long-established woodworking company, was founded in the Kansei era (around 1790).\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the company was first established, it made trays, wooden plates, and other tableware, but later, when it was commissioned to make Go bowls, it became a woodworking company specializing in Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-kokuin-01.jpg?v=1725861631\" alt=\"懐志刻印\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nThe word \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" expresses their desire to \"never forget the techniques handed down from generation to generation and our sincere efforts to make Go bowls, and to carve our thoughts into our own bosom with high aspirations.\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, the fourth generation of the family, who has devoted 65 years of his life to making Go bowls, is devoting himself to making Go bowls every day.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe essence of \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" 4th generation's Go bowls making is to maximize the beauty of the material, wood, and to create Go bowls that combine practicality and artistry.\u003cbr\u003e\nFacing each material one by one and checking the feel of it in their fingertips and palms, they transform the wood into a Go bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd the proof of this is the engraving of \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" on the bottom of the Go bowls.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/kaishi-tools-01.jpg?v=1770614178\" alt=\"懐志道具\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n    \nAll the tools for making Go bowls are handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll necessary tools are customize.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the photo images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Specification\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood craftsman \"Kai-shi (懐志)\" made \"Tochinoki [Japanese horse chestnut]\" Go bowls Moku for size 34 - 40 Go stones\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GKTC-SB40-601-01F\u003cbr\u003e\nConformity Go stone for size：size 34 - 40\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Go Bowl \/ Diameter About 160 mm × Height About 110 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nOuter box size: approx. 330 × 180 × 120 mm (H × W × D)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：Go Bowls \/ 1 pair About 600 g\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal Weight \/ About 900 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about Product\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan 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