{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-craftsman-fugetsu-made-mikurajima-hon-tsuge-mikura-island-grown-boxwood-moku-kinki-calligraphy-style-raised-lacquer-finish-shk-fg610-03f","title":"611-SDF-KM11 Shogi pieces craftsman \"Fu-getsu 富月\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Moku, Kinki-sho (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-03F","description":"This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman \"Fu-getsu 富月\" made Shogi pieces , made from Mikura Island genuine boxwood with a beautiful Moku (wood grain).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characters are written in the Kinki-syo (Kinki script) style and finished in the raised lacquer (Moriage) technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are beautiful Moriage shogi pieces featuring attractive figured grain (Moku), enhanced by the refined carving and Moriage techniques that have been perfected through many years of craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Shogi pieces craftsman Fugetsu, a highly respected Shogi pieces maker, studied under Hisayoshi Itō, a Living National Treasure–level artisan and one of Japan’s “Contemporary Master Craftsmen” from Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe delicate and flowing \"Fugetsu-saku Kinki\" inscription carved into the base of the King pieces (Gyokusho and Osho), together with the gracefully raised and elegantly rounded Moriage characters, showcases the exceptional skill and artistry of the craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\nFugetsu’s Shogi pieces are also used in major title matches, including the Meijin and other professional tournaments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\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\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n    \n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphy : Kinki (Kinki script)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-FG605-01-kinki.jpg?v=1779763097\" alt=\"錦旗\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\"Kinki-sho calligraphy\" is very popular with its long history and dynamic writing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Kinki\" is a very popular calligraphy style engraved on Shogi pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a famous saying among Shogi players, \"playing Shogi cannot start without Kinki and cannot end up without Kinki\".\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Origin of “Kinki”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe origin of the “Kinki” style is said to date back to the Edo period. It is believed that Ryuzan Toyoshima, regarded as the founder of modern shogi piece lettering, copied an inscription by Emperor Go-Mizunoo that had been preserved by the main Ohashi family, one of the three hereditary shogi families (the Main Ohashi Family, the Branch Ohashi Family, and the Ito Family) known for their association with castle shogi games.\u003cbr\u003e\nOut of respect for the Emperor, Ryuzan refrained from using the Emperor's name directly on shogi pieces. Instead, inspired by the “Nishiki no Mihata” (Imperial Brocade Banner) of the late Edo period, he named the style “Kinki” (“Brocade Banner”).\u003cbr\u003e\nIncidentally, Okuno Ikka, a contemporary shogi piece craftsman of Ryuzan, created and sold a completely different calligraphic style known as “Shoryu” under the name “Kinki.” This style later became known as “Okuno Kinki.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShogi pieces types : Mori-age(Embossed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-FG605-01-moriage.jpg?v=1779763097\" alt=\"盛上げ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n'Mori-age-koma' is a piece made by filling the engraved characters with lacquer, and after drying and polishing the surface flat, finishing by using a brush to add more lacquer on top of the engraved lacquer parts to give slightly raised characters.\u003cbr\u003e\n*You can view the shogi piece production process through the images provided.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hontsuge grown on Mikurajima Island is the best material for shogi pieces in terms of the color, luster, touch, weight, and texture of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoku\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-FG605-01-moku.jpg?v=1779763097\" alt=\"杢\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\"Moku\" refers to rare and intricate figured patterns that occasionally appear in wood due to natural growth conditions, such as localized twisting, curvature, branching, or growth near the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause of its rarity, unique beauty, and outstanding decorative appeal, Moku is highly prized as a valuable material. No two pieces are exactly alike, making each one truly unique.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the photos for details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n＊画像をご確認ください。\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\u003eAbout Komashi (Shogi pieces craftsman) \"Fu-getsu (富月)\"\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    \nThis is an association for training shogi piece makers, organized by \"Fugetsu\", a famous craftsperson based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"富月\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/fugetsu-txt-01.jpg?v=1720579463\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/fugetsu-txt-01.jpg?v=1720579463\"\u003e\n\"Fugetsu\" studied under Mr. Ito Kyutoku, who is entitled \"Contemporary Master Craftsman\" and based in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is respected as one of the five greatest master craftsmen in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nHis craftsmanship shines through in the delicate, flowing calligraphy, and pseudonym engraved on the bottom of \"Gyokusho\" and \"Osho\" pieces, as well as in the plump, graceful moriage (raising with lacquer) technique.\u003cbr\u003e\nFugetsu's Shogi pieces have many fans among professional shogi players and are used in many title matches and Meijinsen tournaments.\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\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\u003eShogi pieces craftsman \"Fu-getsu 富月\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Moku, Kinki (Kinki script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：SHK-FG605-01\u003cbr\u003e\nIn a paulownia flat box\u003cbr\u003e\n*Includes 2 extra pawn pieces (\"amari-fu\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \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","brand":"黒木碁石店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941784453283,"sku":null,"price":529000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-FG610-03F-01.jpg?v=1794532099","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/shogi-pieces-craftsman-fugetsu-made-mikurajima-hon-tsuge-mikura-island-grown-boxwood-moku-kinki-calligraphy-style-raised-lacquer-finish-shk-fg610-03f","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}