Experience the pinnacle of traditional Japanese woodworking with this eco-friendly Himitsu-Bako, handcrafted entirely from wood by master artisan Hiroyuki Oka. With over 30 years dedicated to this art form—dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras—Oka-san personally inspects and tests every box to ensure impeccably smooth movements.
Engage your mind with a sophisticated mechanism utilizing 3 moving panels and 1 sliding key. This puzzle box offers a rewarding two-part solution: complete the first 7 sequential steps to unlock the main lid, then continue to the 10th step to seamlessly release a hidden drawer for your most precious items.
No two boxes are exactly alike. While the side panels consistently feature a striking "Ichimatsu" (checkered) pattern, the traditional Yosegi-zaiku designs on the top panel and drawer front vary, making your box a one-of-a-kind collector's item. The aesthetic is grounded by a bottom panel crafted from sliced natural makore wood.
Creator: Hiroyuki Oka
Difficulty: 10 steps (Lid Opening + Hidden Drawer)
Mechanism: 3 moving panels / 1 ke
Materials: Eco-friendly natural wood (Makore) & Yosegi marquetry
External Dimensions: 15.0 × 9.8 × 7.0 cm (5 Sun size)
Internal Space (Main): 10.5 × 7.8 × 2.6 cm (+ drawer space)
Included: Gift box and solution sheet