Kumasu Go Board Studio
Kumasu Go Board Studio was founded in 1955 in Aya Town, Miyazaki, Japan.
We are a family-run workshop specializing in the production and restoration of Go and Shogi boards made from Japanese kaya wood.
Today, the second generation continues the work, preserving traditional techniques such as natural wood drying, careful wood selection, and hand-drawn grid marking.
Recognition
In 2019, Ken’ichi Kumasu was recognized as a
Master Craftsman of Modern Times
by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan.
Toyokazu Kumasu and Kenji Kumasu are certified
Traditional Craftsmen of Miyazaki Prefecture.
What We Do
- Manufacture kaya Go and Shogi boards
- Restore and refinish boards
- Produce kaya wood items for daily use
- Preserve traditional board-making techniques
Workshop Location
Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
Workshop visits are available by prior reservation.
For inquiries, please contact us through our Contact page.