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VILLAGE Report #Shogi Pieces

A shogi-piece-shaped postbox in front of Tendo Station

VILLAGE Report vol.6 Yamagata Prefecture | Tendo Shogi Pieces, the Town That Makes About 90% of Japan’s Total

Tendo City in Yamagata Prefecture is responsible for about 90% or more of Japan’s total shogi piece production. It began in the late Edo period as side work to help samurai retainers in financial hardship. It was designated a national traditional craft in 1996.

VILLAGE Report vol.6 Yamagata Prefecture | Tendo Shogi Pieces, the Town That Makes About 90% of Japan’s Total

Tendo City in Yamagata Prefecture is responsible for about 90% or more of Japan’s total shogi piece production. It began in the late Edo period as side work to help samurai retainers in financial hardship. It was designated a national traditional craft in 1996.