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Tendo shogi pieces（天童将棋駒）
てんどうしょうぎこま Tendo Shogi Pieces
Nine in ten of Japan's shogi pieces are made here; writing the characters is calligraphy in miniature.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| City / town | Tendo |
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| Area in the prefecture | Murayama |
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FAQ
- Where is Tendo Shogi Pieces?
- It is in Tendō, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Tendo Shogi Pieces?
- Nine in ten of Japan's shogi pieces are made here; writing the characters is calligraphy in miniature. The focus is calligraphy, crafts and ceramics.
- When was Tendo Shogi Pieces established?
- It dates from the 1830s.
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Sources
Official site：https://www.city.tendo.yamagata.jp/tourism/shogi/syougikoma.html
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