⟬ Makishi Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by Yasutoshi Makishi ]——02. 13-move Challenge Box (small interior) (1996) Makishi, originally from Okinawa, was a high-end residential cabinetmaker for many years, and made a very unique series of 'Challenge Boxes' based on traditional Japanese panel-and-key design. each was made from poplar and sealed with two coats of cabinet-grade lacquer, designed to stand up to the fluctuating heat and humidity of American climate. he used to se...

⟬ Makishi Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by Yasutoshi Makishi ]——01. 8-move Challenge Box (>2011) Makishi, originally from Okinawa, was a high-end residential cabinetmaker for many years, and made a very unique series of 'Challenge Boxes' based on traditional Japanese panel-and-key design. each was made from poplar and sealed with two coats of cabinet-grade lacquer, designed to stand up to the fluctuating heat and humidity of American climate. he used to sell these boxes...

⟬ Makishi Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by Yasutoshi Makishi ]——04. 13-move Challenge Box (large interior, copy 2) (>2011) condition note:  noticeable scratches and dents around lid and on one panel (see photo #2: L and U images). ___Makishi, originally from Okinawa, was a high-end residential cabinetmaker for many years, and made a very unique series of 'Challenge Boxes' based on traditional Japanese panel-and-key design. each was made from poplar and sealed with two c...

⟬ Makishi Fortnight ⟭——[ puzzles by Yasutoshi Makishi ]——03. 13-move Challenge Box (large interior, copy 1) (>2011) Makishi, originally from Okinawa, was a high-end residential cabinetmaker for many years, and made a very unique series of 'Challenge Boxes' based on traditional Japanese panel-and-key design. each was made from poplar and sealed with two coats of cabinet-grade lacquer, designed to stand up to the fluctuating heat and humidity of American climate. he...