The Windmill

From Hakone to Holland

Recent 2025 release, like-new condition. Bring a breath of fresh air to your collection with "Windmill." Born from Arisa Ohmura's imagination for the Idea Contest and crafted by the talented Daiki Arimura, this puzzle box depicts a charming windmill surrounded by tulips. But beware, the calm of this pastoral scene hides a tricky mechanism.

Let the Wind Blow!

At first glance, the windmill blades look ready to spin, yet they resist. The craftsman challenges you: "Make wind by yourself." No need to blow on it or use a fan; the solution is more... conceptual. Imagine what happens to a windmill when a gale strikes. By replicating this dynamic, you will unlock not just one, but two secret compartments.

Complex Floral Marquetry

What strikes you first is the richness of the materials. Daiki Arimura used an incredible palette of woods (Chanchin, Walnut, Magnolia, Cherry, Maple, Padoauk) to bring the tulips and the windmill's architecture to life (no dye). It is a sublime decorative piece that hides its secrets well, perfect for lovers of narrative mechanisms.

Technical Specifications

Condition: Pre-Owned - Like New (see pictures above)

Crafter: Daiki Arimura (Karakuri Creation Group)

Original idea: Arisa Ohmura (Karakuri Idea Contest)

Hint: Simulate the wind (Dynamic movement)

Creation date: 06/2025

External dimensions: 8.5 × 16.4 × 15.9 cm

Internal spaces: (1) 4.4 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm / (2) 2.2 × 3.2 × 3.1 cm

Materials: Chanchin, Walnut, Magnolia, Cherry, Maple, Padoauk

Included: Gift box and solution