{"product_id":"koematsu-go-bowls-gauge-43-kaishi","title":"510-SGK-17 Wood craftsman \"懐志 \/ Kai-shi\" made Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 Go bowls for size 36 - 43 Go stones, GK-KEM43-SB501","description":"This is an extra-large Go bowl made of Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】, crafted by the woodturning artisan Kaishi, suitable for Go stones up to size 43.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKoematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 refers to a rare material taken from centuries-old pine trees that contain an exceptionally high amount of natural resin.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver time, the resin blends into the wood, developing a lustrous and beautiful reddish-brown hue.\u003cbr\u003e\nIts distinctive, weighty grain patterns have long been admired, and in the Seto Inland Sea region, Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 has traditionally been used for fine crafts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes a certificate of authenticity for the material, issued by the woodturning artisan, Kaishi.\u003cbr\u003e\nHolds Go stones up to size 43.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman \"Kai-shi（懐志）\".\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe video is available in the image list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 wood\u003c\/span\u003e \n    \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    \nKoematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 refers to the part of pinewood that contains an exceptionally high concentration of natural resin, making it a rare and precious material.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe resin-rich surface of the wood reveals a lustrous sheen when held to the light, and as the years pass, it gradually matures into a deep, amber-like glow.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \nSince ancient times, Koematsu has been highly valued for its strong fragrance, beautiful grain, and remarkable durability, finding use in tea utensils, fine crafts, and decorative materials.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe unique color and luster brought by its abundant resin set it apart from ordinary pinewood, whether sapwood or heartwood, giving it a truly distinguished presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \nIn the world of Go and Shogi, Koematsu has also been used for Go bowls and Shogi piece boxes, where it brings a warmth and dignified weight unmatched by other woods.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause only limited quantities can be obtained, it is regarded as a highly rare material, prized for its one-of-a-kind character and exceptional beauty.\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 class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003eWhat is \"Kai-shi（懐志）\" ?\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan span=\"\" 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\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #e25041;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can watch a video of Making Go bowls by wood craftsman \"Kai-shi（懐志）\".\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease take a look.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe video is available in the image list.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSpecification\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\u003cul\u003e\n    \n\u003cli\u003eWood craftsman \"懐志 \/ Kai-shi\" made Koematsu 【Resin-rich Pine】 Go bowls for size 36 - 43 Go stones\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：GK-KEM43-SB501\u003cbr\u003e\nSize：Diameter 150 mm × Height about 108 mm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight：about 0.78 kg\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes a certificate of authenticity for the material, issued by the woodturning artisan, Kaishi.\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\u003c\/ul\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNotice about 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