Karakuri Something Or NothingCraftsman : Osamu KashoThis work was designed as a Christmas present for 2020.It might be something or it might be nothing. A UFO and a crop circle are on the box. The UFO looks like it’s floating when the bottom of the box is pushed. There are also three suspicious holes on the top. It must be something?Please wait to make final payment until shipping has been added to final invoice. Thanks and good luck!!!

Tunnel Maker by Yoh Kakuda was released as a limited edition 2019 Karakuri Christmas Present.Kakuda says "The mole is looking for food. He is doing his best to find food but can't catch anything. The mole followed the earthworms and started digging. Aftera while, the mole was able to create an elaborate tunnel."Woods:  Japanese walnut, walnut, chanchin, mizuki (dogwood)Measures approximately  100 × 60 × 60 mm.Like new in original packaging.USA Shipping $16.  No PayPal fees.NO Internationa...

Karakuri puzzle box.Excellent condition. Great puzzle box.Won in a lottery. Very rare.This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”.The creator says,"It was challenging to create it.Last year, I bought a set of balance scales at an antique store.It fit the theme of experimentation, so I took a chance and made it into a Karakuri work piece.It was a challenge to create a retro atmosphere".Craftsman : Tatsuo MiyamotoSize (box body) : 145×100×68mmSize (strage ...

one, two, Tree! by Yasuaki Kikuchi was released as a limited edition 2019 Karakuri Christmas Present.Kikuchi says "I made a cute Karakuri box with a Christmas tree motif. You can decorate it yourself."Woods:  cherry, magnolia, chanchin, keyaki(zelkova), etc.Measures approximately  64 × 70 × 150 mm.Like new in original packaging.USA Shipping $16.  No PayPal fees.NO International shipping for this item -- do not bid unless you have a US address.If you have any questions, please ask them bef...

Kracker by Shou Sugimoto was released as a limited edition 2019 Karakuri Christmas Present.Sugimoto says "This time, I decided on the appearance before developing the mechanism, which is unusual for me. Karakuri cracker that can be used any number of times. Please use it with your Christmas party."Woods: chanchin, magnolia, keyaki (zelkova), maple, walnutMeasures approximately 128×61×61mm.Like new in original packaging.USA Shipping $16.  No PayPal fees.NO International shipping for this i...

This Trick Box was a winner of the 2015 - 7th Karakuri Idea Contest!The idea originated from Mineo Kumagai and later was hand-crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto.Crafted of Cherry, Walnut and Karin woods.Measures approximately 4.72 x 4.33 x 2.00 inches (120 x 110 x 51 mm) and has two hidden spaces.Comes in Original Gift Box and Opening Card!Buyer to pay exact postage and insurance cost to the destination.  Will also accept Bitcoin or Etherium.  Ships from Arizona.

*relisting due to invalid bid*Boxing Kangaroo by Yoh Kakuda was released as a limited edition 2021 Karakuri Christmas Present.Kakuda says "This is a kangaroo with an imposing appearance.  If you carelessly touch it, it will fight back.  I named this work after the striking lyrics of a song.  However, I didn't know boxing kangaroos were well known."Woods: Cherry, Magnolia and Padoauk.Measures approximately 121 x 111 x 63 mm.USA Shipping $16.  No PayPal fees.NO international shipping -- do n...

The Lift Off!  Puzzle was offered in a lottery to Karakuri members in July 2021 and sold out immediately after release.The crafter describes his work: "I had to work on many details, both related to the trick and not.  It took a lot of work, but I think it turned out to be very convincing.  Please enjoy the karakuri while thinking about the universe."This is an awesome Sequential Discovery Karakuri puzzle!  The only reason for listing this puzzle is to raise money for a significant, upcomin...

Wombat by Yoh Kakuda was released as a limited edition 2020 Karakuri Christmas Present.Kakuda says: "Wombat droppings are shaped like cubes. It seems that it is good that the feces do not roll when the animal is claiming its territory. I've been making animals as a motif for many years and finally dealt with this theme. It's kind of emotional."Woods: Walnut, Magnolia.With solution envelope. Measures approximately 44 x 103 x 70 mm.Like new in original packaging.NO PayPal fees, F/F appreciated....

Nail Clippers by Shou Sugimoto was released as a limited edition 2020 Karakuri Christmas Present.Sugimoto says: "This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2020. I've always thought that the structure of a pair of nail clippers was interesting, so I made a karakuri box that makes use of it. Why don’t you try extending your nails to help you solve the mechanism of this Karakuri box?"Woods: maple, cherry, walnutWith solution envelope. Measures 105×41×55 ㎜.Like new in original packag...

Mochi-Tsuki  CO-1-5 idea contest "Mochi" is a Japanese popular style of rice cakes. This work's motif is Japanese traditional rice cake. Recently, many people make it by machine. But most people think hand made rice cakes are better. Can you make the rice cakes by using this work? This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen, from selected idea in the “1st Karakuri Puzzle Idea Contest”  Original idea by Minami Watanabe Hand-crafted by Hiroshi Iwahara (Karakur...

The Balance Scale Karakuri Japanese Puzzle Box crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto was offered in a lottery to Karakuri members in February 2022 and sold out immediately after release.The crafter describes his work in the following manner, "This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”. It was challenging to create it. Last year, I bought a set of balance scales at an antique store. It fit the theme of experimentation, so I took a chance and made it into a Kara...

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2021. Since the introduction of the "pile disc" (M-12) in 1985, I have made various improvements.With this, I was finally able to create a stable mechanism.I have improved the structure without forgetting the basic principle that there is no axis for rotation in the center of the box. I think it is a smooth movement. Craftsman : Akio KameiSize (box body) : 80×80×30mmSize (strage space) : 20×20×21mmMaterial : maple, keyaki (zelkova), rose w...

Karakuri puzzle box.Excellent condition. Great puzzle box.Won in a lottery. Very rare.This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”.The creator says,"It was challenging to create it.Last year, I bought a set of balance scales at an antique store.It fit the theme of experimentation, so I took a chance and made it into a Karakuri work piece.It was a challenge to create a retro atmosphere".Craftsman : Tatsuo MiyamotoSize (box body) : 145×100×68mmSize (strage ...

Toaster (Small) Karakuri Japanese Puzzle Box was offered in a lottery to Karakuri members in February 2022 and sold out immediately after release.Karakuri describes his work in the following manner, "The "Toaster" (P-32) created by Kamei in 1997 has been further improved. It is a work that successfully combines the movement of "I can't get the bread" and the mechanism of unlocking the box. Measures 141 x 95 x 68 mm and a storage space of 89 x 39 x 30mm. Woods used are Cherry, Shina, Magnoli...

This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2021. This is a karakuri box with a simple appearance, but with the idea of making it move dynamically.I think it turned out to be a work of art with a Christmas-like surprise.　 Craftsman : Shou SugimotoSize (box body) : 66×66×74mmSize (strage space) : 22×35×41mmMaterial : maple, chanchin, magnolia, wendge, Japanese torreya

This Balance Scale Karakuri Japanese Puzzle Box crafted by Tatsuo Miyamoto was offered in a lottery to Karakuri members in February 2022.Craftsman : Tatsuo Miyamoto
Size (box body) : 145×100×68mm
Size (strage space) : 88×15×47mm
Material : walnut, agathis, cherry

Boxed with the Japanese solution! Ship from United States. Buyer to pay Paypal fees and delivery charges. Full price calculated after auction ends.Happy Bidding!!! Sorry , phone would not post picture right side up. 

The Toaster, 2022.Toaster (Small) Karakuri Japanese Puzzle Box.Fantastic karakuri japanese puzzle box, excellently handcraftedBoxed. Excellent condition.Won in a lottery. "The "Toaster" (P-32) created by Kamei in 1997 has been further improved. It is a work that successfully combines the movement of "I can't get the bread" and the mechanism of unlocking the box. Measures 141 x 95 x 68 mm and a storage space of 89 x 39 x 30mm. Material used are Cherry, Shina, Magnolia and Wenge woods.Comes in...

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Fluctuation box by Hiroshi Iwahara (code RF-74).Item in mint condition in its box.Size 66×66×90 mm.Description from the Karakuri box site:"This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2021.It was designed as a developed version of “Covered Chimney” (RF-16). An additional gimmick was made, and it became an item that requires two steps of operation. Kamei’s “Spring Box” (M-35) was one of the sources of the image, and each layer moves in a sway. How do you move each layer to open t...