{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-mikurajima-boxwood-toramoku-fugetsu-minase-moriage","title":"Shogi pieces craftsman \"Fu-getsu 富月\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain), Minase-syo (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG510-01","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 Tora-Moku (Tiger-striped wood grain).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characters are written in the Minase-syo (Minase script) style and finished in the raised lacquer (Moriage) technique.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis exquisite Moriage (raised lacquer) Shogi set showcases the masterful carving and lacquer techniques refined over many years, beautifully enhanced by the natural “Toramoku” (tiger-stripe grain) — a striking wood pattern resembling a tiger’s fur.\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\nEach piece bears the graceful inscription “Fugetsu-saku Minase-sho”, delicately engraved on the back of the Gyokushō and Ōshō pieces, with flowing lines that reveal the artisan’s sensitivity and skill.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe elegantly rounded raised lacquer characters further highlight the craftsmanship and refined beauty of this remarkable work.\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\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\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   \n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e\nAbout Minase-sho (Minase script)\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\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphy style : Minase-syo script\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"水無瀬書\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/minasesyo-01.jpg?v=1762823645\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/minasesyo-01.jpg?v=1762823645\"\u003e\n'Minase-sho' is a script invented by Mr. Minase Kanenari, a well-known Noh writer, featuring serenely styled relatively large characters.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is also said to have been favored by those with power during the Edo Period, such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is an extremely popular script.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eShogi pieces types : Mori-age(Embossed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"盛上げ駒\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/moriage-01.jpg?v=1720586167\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/moriage-01.jpg?v=1720586167\"\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) \/\u003c\/strong\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    \n\u003cstrong\u003eWood grain : Tora-moku (Tiger stripes pattern wood grain) \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"虎杢\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toramoku-01.jpg?v=1762824217\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/toramoku-01.jpg?v=1762824217\"\u003e\nAs the name suggests, \"Tora Mokuro\" features a beautiful stripe pattern that looks like tiger fur.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface of the Shogi pieces have faint stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Tora-moku\" is a popular wood grain due to its beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please check the images.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\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\n\n    \n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e\nAbout Komashi (Shogi pieces craftsman) \"Fu-getsu (富月)\"\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\nThis is an association for training shogi piece makers, organized by \"Fugetsu\", a famous craftsperson based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e \"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\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"駒師 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\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 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(\"amari-fu\").\u003cbr\u003e\nShogi pieces in a paulownia flat box\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\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"黒木碁石店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493050077347,"sku":null,"price":550000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-FG510-01-09.jpg?v=1762498158","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/shogi-pieces-mikurajima-boxwood-toramoku-fugetsu-minase-moriage","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}