Our childhood memories of five stones and hopscotch may have faded out to a grainy sepia tone to be replaced by the sleek, crisp lines of electronic games in the last few years. But a new player has entered the field, and now, the elegant curves of the simple wooden Kendama are silently emerging to take over the field.

A simple toy consisting of a body (ken) that has three cups and a spike, and the ball (dama), the basic rule of the game is to catch the ball in either of the three cups or the spike.

What is Kendama?

Kendama is an extremely addictive wooden skill toy that comes from Japan. It strengthens hand eye coordination, balance, and reflex. It can be played by young and old alike. There are endless trick possibilities for both the beginner and the seasoned master. 

Why Kendama? 

We love that the Kendama is a simple, productive, interactive toy that strengthens mental and physical skills while you play. In today’s world of toys bombarded with flashy lights, computers, and mainstream entertainment, the Kendama stands out with its simple design and creative new ways to have fun. 

Details about Kendama!

The Kendama is made up of the “Ken” (handle) and the “Tama” (ball), which is connected by a string. The Kendama tricks are done by variations of juggling the ball in the 3 cups, spiking the ball with the Ken spike, and balancing both in new creative ways. Mastering the Kendama takes practice, focus, patience, and creativity.