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Banshu soroban（播州そろばん）

ばんしゅうそろばん Banshu Abacus

Banshu soroban（播州そろばん）

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Most of Japan's abacuses; the wood, the turning and the rods together decide how the beads feel and sound.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
Area in the prefectureHarima

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Where is Banshu Abacus?
It is in Ono, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Banshu Abacus?
Most of Japan's abacuses; the wood, the turning and the rods together decide how the beads feel and sound. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Banshu Abacus established?
It dates from the 1580s.

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