3 imagesUnshu Soroban One-Touch Wooden Abacus with Leather Case
雲州そろばん ワンタッチ 木製そろばん 23桁 カバ玉 Wストッパー レザーケース付
23-digit, birch beads, double stopperカウカウHOCOa
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Unshu abacus
Japanese name雲州そろばん
Beside JR Izumo-Yokota Station, Unshu soroban connects Yokota, Kamedake, wooden beads, bamboo rods, and a crisp clicking sound in one Shimane craft tool.
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3 imagesUnshu Soroban Abacus
【雲州そろばん】樺（カバ）玉23桁※お名前入れはできません
23-digit, Kaba beads元気そろばん教室 楽天市場店
3 imagesUnshu Soroban Standard Wooden Abacus
雲州そろばん スタンダード 木製そろばん 23桁 カバ玉 Wストッパー付
23-digit, birch beads, double stopperカウカウHOCOa
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Unshu Soroban and the Bead Sound of Okuizumo Yokota
Unshu soroban belongs to Okuizumo in Shimane, and Yokota is its most visible point of entry. The Unshu Soroban Traditional Industry Hall stands beside JR Izumo-Yokota Station at Yokota 992-2, showing history, techniques, raw materials, tools, production processes, and works by makers from earlier periods to the present; through those objects, an abacus becomes wood, bamboo, bead movement, sound, and local handwork rather than only a counting device.
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Where this product is officially registered, designated, or recognized in Japan.
Traditional craft
Designated a Traditional Craft (dentō kōgeihin) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
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FAQ
What is Unshu abacus called in Japanese?
It is written as 雲州そろばん in Japanese. Search Rakuten and other Japanese sites with that spelling — the English name will not bring up the listings.
What is Unshu abacus?
Unshu soroban is an abacus craft associated with Okuizumo, Shimane, with Yokota as its visible center. The hall beside JR Izumo-Yokota Station presents history, techniques, raw materials, tools, production processes, and makers' works. Its beginning is traced to around 1830 and Murakami Kichigoro of Kamedake; early materials included plum core beads, soot-darkened bamboo rods, and oak frames, while current materials include ebony, boxwood, and birch. Quality is judged through smooth bead movement and a clear high sound.
What makes Unshu abacus distinct, and why is it a Shimane specialty?
The Unshu Soroban Traditional Industry Hall stands beside JR Izumo-Yokota Station at Yokota 992-2. The hall was established in 1990 as a base for Unshu soroban. Unshu soroban quality emphasizes smooth bead movement and a clear high sound, with close finishing of beads and bamboo core rods. The making process is drying, bead making, rod making, frame making, and assembly.
How is Unshu abacus used or eaten?
As a calculation tool, soroban quality is judged by smooth bead movement and a clear bead sound. Visitors can see the history, techniques, materials, tools, and production process of Unshu soroban at the exhibition room of the traditional industry hall in Yokota. High-grade soroban rely on carefully selected materials and the skill and intuition of accomplished makers, especially in bead and core-rod finishing.
How do you care for Unshu abacus?
Keep wood, bamboo, and lacquer out of prolonged soaking, dishwashers, and direct sun — wipe dry after use and let them air out in the shade. For metal and fabric goods, follow the care notes on the listing.
Is Unshu abacus a good gift or something to take home?
Most options are shelf-stable, boxed, and travel well, so they suit gifting or bringing home. Confirm the final storage and delivery terms on the Rakuten listing.
Where can I buy Unshu abacus?
On Rakuten: the shops listed here right now are カウカウHOCOa, 元気そろばん教室 楽天市場店. We don't sell directly; purchase, payment, stock, and delivery are all handled on the Rakuten product page.