How to play Shogi(将棋) -Lesson#38- Shogi Board as Arts and Crafts

I'll explain how Shogi boards are classified into different levels of value. They're classified according to the kind of tree it's made of, or how beautiful the grain is, etc. I'll also show you an incredible skill called "Tachi-mori", or sword graduation, in which the craftsman draws lines by a Japanese sword.

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[Jason Blades]

Hey Hidetchi, I am travelling to Japan next March and i was wondering if you know of any locations where i could see a Professional Shogi match or maybe buy a traditional Shogi board straight from Japan. Any info is helpful. Thanks for the great videos.

[HIDETCHI]

I depends on which part of Japan you're going to.

You can find shogi boards everywhere in Japan.

[Jason Blades]

Well that's just it, I haven't completely planned out the trip so I'm wondering if you have any suggestions

[HIDETCHI]

If you're looking for reasonable mass-produced one, you can find one at any department store in relatively large cities.

If you're looking for traditional expensive ones, I think I can find a good store for you if you're going to major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, etc.

[amiyoshi]

awesome. i am in the process of building as shogi board with red spruce. i have already made a western chess board with the same material about a year ago.

[HIDETCHI]

You're making a board yourself!? That's great. I guess you have a great skill.

[hanzimaster]

Just a board would be 20000, and the pieces would be at least 10000, so there is really no place for everything for under 15000.

[Richard Tate]

Just curious, I purchased a shogi board but I dont know how big it will be in person. Can you guys help me out. What is the standard size? I am getting on that is 33cm x 36cm x 6cm. Is that the same size as the one in the video?

[kharol go]

Ok I laughed when you said "It's so scary" :)

OMG I really need this!

[Gerstein1]

What is ECO wood?

[Gerstein1]

Do you know anywhere online where to find a floor-board with pieces and everything for less than 15000 yen?

[Xinming Simon Guo]

Go/weiqi board also prefer kaya woods. It also has blood puddle. :)

[vinniram]

I made a shogi board, but it was in the middle of English class and I used paper to make all the pieces and the board ^ ^ if only I could find a real board to buy in australia :P