{"id":7463,"date":"2017-10-27T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T04:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/?p=7463"},"modified":"2019-07-01T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T08:10:01","slug":"japanese-wooden-toys-to-help-your-childs-imagination-take-root","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/japanese-culture\/japanese-wooden-toys-to-help-your-childs-imagination-take-root.html","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Wooden Toys to Help Your Child\u2019s Imagination Take Root"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From spinning tops to building blocks, wooden toys are nostalgic timestamps for parents with fond memories of playtimes past. Recognizing the eco-friendly, soothing properties of wood, many Japanese toy manufacturers are aiming to get contemporary children back in touch with nature through finely crafted toys that are fun to play with. Keep reading to learn more about some of Japan\u2019s many unique wooden toys for kids that can help your child\u2019s imagination and motor skills take root, branch out, and blossom!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>11 Japanese Wooden Toys for Tots to Teens<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Anomatop\u00e9e First Toy Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7464\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Anomatop\u00e9e-First-Toy-Series.jpg\" alt=\"Anomatop\u00e9e First Toy Series\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%82%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%81%BA+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Anomatop\u00e9e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Anomatop\u00e9e First Toy Series<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rattles, rolls, and clacks to make your little bundle of joy\u2019s first six months a delight. Each interactive plaything is delicately crafted from domestic Japanese wood, allowing your infant to explore each of the five senses. The material\u2019s natural ability to adapt to surrounding humidity and temperatures offers a welcoming tactile feel to a baby\u2019s sensitive skin, while the gentle contoured shapes help lay the building blocks of imagination through intuitive play. With a Good Design Award designation, these toys are perfect for passing down with each generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/03pmU-547Ms?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%82%E3%81%AE%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A8%E3%81%BA+%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%88%E3%82%A4\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Anomatop\u00e9e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Anomatop\u00e9e First Toy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Donguri Kororo Walking Acorns<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7467\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Donguri-Kororo-Walking-Acorns.jpg\" alt=\"Donguri Kororo Walking Acorns\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donguri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the Japanese word for \u201cacorn\u201d and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kororo<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the sound a lightweight object makes when it rolls around. These adorable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%93%E3%81%BE%E3%83%BC%E3%82%80+%E3%81%A9%E3%82%93%E3%81%90%E3%82%8A\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Donguri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Walking Acorns<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bring the classic Japanese children\u2019s song \u201cDonguri Korokoro\u201d to life as each unique acorn character bobbles down the sloped wooden plank while making cute pitter-patter sounds. Toddlers are sure to love watching the little nut family\u2019s colorful \u201ccaps\u201d pass by\u2014especially once they learn to give the acorns a gentle nudge without mom or dad\u2019s help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QUO4Vch1Nzs?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%93%E3%81%BE%E3%83%BC%E3%82%80+%E3%81%A9%E3%82%93%E3%81%90%E3%82%8A\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Donguri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Donguri Kororo Walking Acorns<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Comaam Dress-up Dolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7465\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Comaam-Dress-up-Dolls.jpg\" alt=\"Comaam Dress-up Dolls\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%93%E3%81%BE%E3%82%80+%E3%81%A9%E3%81%89%E3%82%8B\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-link_search\"><strong>Comaam Dolls<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a daydream-come-true for creative kids who love to play dress-up. Smooth beech wood ensures a simple, yet sturdy build that won\u2019t break during intense playtimes, and easily repairable articulated joints <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/comaam.com\/pdf\/dollnaoshi.pdf\"><strong>connected with simple hair ties<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow for lifelike poses to fuel your child\u2019s imagination. What truly makes these dolls special, though, is that kids can dress them up with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.comaam.com\/dolloriginal\"><strong>simple yarn hair instructions<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and DIY felt clothing using <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/comaam.com\/pdf\/katagami1.pdf\"><strong>Comaam\u2019s free online pattern<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be modified for a variety of wardrobe options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%93%E3%81%BE%E3%82%80+%E3%81%A9%E3%81%89%E3%82%8B\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Comaam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Comaam Dress-up Dolls<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Wooden Buriki Robot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7473\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Wooden-Buriki-Robot.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden Buriki Robot\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E6%9C%A8%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Robot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wooden Buriki Robot<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a wind-up toy that\u2019s sure to fascinate children with its stocky marching action, and satisfy any parent\u2019s penchant for playthings from the past. Waddling away to the mechanical \u201cwhir\u201d of the mainspring, these blocky bots also feature a swiveling neck joint that shakes slightly with every step and adds personality to each button-eyed design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vySUc1P6WBc?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E6%9C%A8%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Robot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Wooden Buriki Robot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Mokuseiderz Wooden Action Figures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7472\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mokuseiderz-Wooden-Action-Figures.jpg\" alt=\"Mokuseiderz Wooden Action Figures\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These mechanized forest warriors are said to be the eco-friendly defenders of humanity against a polluted future. Originally created as a clever way for music studios to recycle broken drum sticks, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/Mokuseiderz\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Mokuseiderz Wooden Action Figures series<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a rewarding, user-assembled line of articulated robots that kids will enjoy building and battling alongside their parents. Each of the six designs features unique weapons, armor, and helmets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t_Y0uvqUpwg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/Mokuseiderz\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Mokuseiderz Wooden Action Figures<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Wooden Sushi Set<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7474\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Wooden-Sushi-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden Sushi Set\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children who eagerly stand on tiptoes to get a glimpse of their parents\u2019 countertop cooking will set their inner culinary artist aflame with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E5%AF%BF%E5%8F%B8+%E6%9C%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Sushi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wooden Sushi Set<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While there\u2019s an entire menu of eco-friendly Japanese brands to choose from, one thing they all have in common is delicious variety. Chefs-in-training can create their own specialty rolls and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nigiri<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a selection of flat fish toppings, rice, and Velcro-bound <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nori<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seaweed\u2014perfect for learning shapes and colors, mastering chopsticks, and fostering the first savory steps of a future food connoisseur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E5%AF%BF%E5%8F%B8+%E6%9C%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Sushi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Wooden Sushi Set<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Mokulock<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7471\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Mokulock.jpg\" alt=\"Mokulock\" width=\"640\" height=\"261\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/mokulock\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Mokulock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p><p><strong>Mokulock<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grafts nature onto playtime, creating LEGO-like building bricks from six varieties of domestic Japanese wood sourced with sustainable forest conservation practices. This eco-savvy material, paired with the blocks\u2019 ability to get children invested in the natural world, earned Mokulock the GREEN Award in 2015. Pleasant, woodsy scents and distinctive grain patterns make this aromatic architecture a soothing, hands-on experience for the senses and imagination alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/mokulock\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Mokulock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Mokulock<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Forest Animal &amp; Marine Life Stacking Woodblocks<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7468\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Forest-Animal-Marine-Life-Stacking-Woodblocks.jpg\" alt=\"Forest Animal &amp; Marine Life Stacking Woodblocks\" width=\"640\" height=\"317\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available in forest animal and marine life shapes, these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%B8+%E3%81%A4%E3%81%BF%E3%81%8D\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Woodblocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stacking Woodblocks<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the brainchild of Japanese picture book author Kanayo Sugiyama, and feature various creatures cut from Japanese domestic woods, like white birch, cherry, and chestnut. With plenty of ways to play, this series promotes critical thinking through puzzle-piece piling and artistic arrangement, and a love of nature through the cute critters and tactile material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%B8+%E3%81%A4%E3%81%BF%E3%81%8D\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Woodblocks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Forest Animal &amp; Marine Life Stacking Woodblocks<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Cubicolo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7466\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cubicolo.jpg\" alt=\"Cubicolo\" width=\"640\" height=\"292\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/cubicolo\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Cubicolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cubicolo<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a graduating series of ergonomic building blocks that evolves alongside your tyke\u2019s budding motor skills. Each of the three levels of mastery\u2014Base, Quadro, and Triangolo\u2014challenges children\u2019s imaginations and sense of structure as they progress to more complex shapes. From building boxy robots and tippy towers to creating kinetic domino lines, Cubicolo provides plenty of ways to play with 40 bricks per set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/cubicolo\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Cubicolo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Cubicolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Kendama<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7469\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Kendama.jpg\" alt=\"Kendama\" width=\"640\" height=\"251\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%91%E3%82%93%E7%8E%89\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Kendama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><i>kendama<\/i><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of Japan\u2019s most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/toys\/7-timelessly-traditional-japanese-games-and-toys.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>traditional toys<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cken\u201d refers to the hilt-like shape while \u201cdama\u201d is the ball attached to the handle. A seemingly simple game, the goal is to land the swinging ball on the handle\u2019s three smooth cups or spiked tip, hopefully in succession. However, as anyone who has seen a kendama tournament in action can testify, there are over 1,000 tricks to landing the ball on the handle\u2014and nearly as many color designs for your child to choose from!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iFiiXkonsXY?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%81%91%E3%82%93%E7%8E%89\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Kendama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Kendama<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Kururin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7470\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Kururin.jpg\" alt=\"Kururin\" width=\"640\" height=\"251\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somersaulting into the spotlight behind the fidget spinner fad, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3+%E6%9C%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Kururin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kururin<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might just be the next big thing in creative hand-eye coordination. Shaped like a pudgy, finger-length rolling pin, Kururin is fitted on either rotund end with rubber stoppers for mid-tumble traction. Alternating between the simple action of flipping the Kururin end-over-end on a flat surface and stopping it with practiced skill, your child can create a surprising number of tricks, shapes, and rhythms to entertain themselves or a captivated audience of family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_Yu7oChMUk?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><!-- btn --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\"><a style=\"display: block; max-width: 700px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; background-color: #e64946; color: #fff; font-size: 1.2em; padding: 7px; margin: 0 auto;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fromjapan.co.jp\/en\/item\/search\/%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3+%E6%9C%A8%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E3%82%82%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83\/Al_11_Yh_YhRaAmOm_N_N_0A00ja00_N\/lgk-blog_WoodenToys_Kururin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Search for Kururin<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Best Place to Shop for Japanese Wooden Toys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to go out on a limb or \u201clumber\u201d over to Japan to pick up these timber toys. 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