Japan. It’s the birthplace of Kendama, and over one hundred years since the invention of this wooden skill toy that we all love so much, it\’s still there and becoming more popular. For me this past summer, July of 2013 to be exact, I was able to travel to Japan to go to the World […]
Japan 2013 with Kendama USA and Friends Read this post
It’s amazing how much one place can influence a person. All of us here at Kendama USA are influenced by the birthplace of kendama… Japan. A portion of our team was honored to be invited to visit the birthplace of kendama for sessions, meetings, product-releases, and plotting the future course of our sport. It was
Kendama USA Japan 2013 – The Gloken Musou Tour Read this post
Last year when Kendama USA was touring Japan, we had the honor of visiting the Tokyo offices of the Japanese Kendama Association. This is a mecca of Kendama roots, relics, gems, and history that was overwhelming to take in. Despite having the most epic antique Kendama collection we had ever seen, everybody at the office
Kendama USA visits the JKA Read this post
In November 2012 the Kendama USA Pro Team traveled to Japan to explore Kendama\’s roots, players, and experience the homeland of this game that has changed all of our lives. This is the full length edit of our travels and tricks. Edited by Colin Sander.
Kendama USA Japan Tour 2012 – Full Length Official Edit Read this post
When we arrived at the hotel in Tokyo, we found Zack Yourd already jamming with big group of Japanese Professional Kendama players. We wandered around the Shinjuku area and took in the epic views of Tokyo from the tops of sky scrapers. We had a late night jam session in the streets of Shinjuku. The
Kendama USA Japan Tour 2012 – Toyko Street Session Read this post
New Commercial for the All Cherry Limited Edition Pro Models from Kendama USA. Kendama USA releases a special edition Pro Model. These all cherry wood Kendamas bring much more weight and durability than standard Kendamas, with eye popping wood grain. One of the most balanced Kendamas on the market today, all wrapped up in some
Limited Edition Pro Model Commercial Read this post
The Kendama USA Pro Team is currently in Japan exploring Kendama’s roots, players, and experiencing the homeland of this toy that has changed all of our lives. For 2 weeks in November 2012 we will be high on life and bringing you updates from the trip. Below is the second photo journal installment. Open publication
Kendama USA Japan Tour Photo Journals Pt 4 Read this post
The Kendama USA Pro Team is currently in Japan exploring Kendama’s roots, players, and experiencing the homeland of this toy that has changed all of our lives. For 2 weeks in November 2012 we will be high on life and bringing you updates from the trip. Below is the second photo journal installment. Open publication
Kendama USA Japan Tour Photo Journals Pt 2 Read this post
The Kendama USA Pro Team travels to Japan to explore Kendama\’s roots, players, and experience the homeland of this toy that has changed all of our lives. For 2 weeks in November 2012 we will be high on life and bringing you updates from the trip. #KendamaUSA #Kendama #KenUSAtravels
Kendama USA Pro Team in Japan Read this post
In this powerful, long-form showcase- one day of Japanese kendama-play is documented. Top performers from across the globe spend quality time with one another in the land o’ the dama. This was just one of many days during a blessed summer trip for WKF2012. I photographed so much, but had such little time upon my
1 Day in Japan by Colin Sander Read this post
