We will introduce the manufacturing process of "Unshu abacus", which combines traditional handwork and modern technology. We will show you the craftsmen who pursue the "movement of the beads", which is the life of the abacus, by following over 180 precise processes. See the craftsmanship that tradition and innovation weave together.
📜 What is "Unshu abacus"?
A proud traditional craft of Japan that was born in Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture in 1830. Founder Yoshigoro Murakami began production using plum tree cores for the beads, bamboo shafts, and oak wood for the frame. It is one of only two abacus production areas in the country.
The distance between the beads and the shaft is so precise that it can be misaligned by a single piece of paper
Nationally designated traditional craft (certified in 1985)
Traditional technique of naturally drying carefully selected wood
"Unshu abacus" is made by craftsmen in Okuizumo Town, Shimane Prefecture, with the skills and passion passed down from generation to generation. These traditional techniques are still widely used in modern education and arithmetic.
🎥Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Finishing the balls
01:43 Drilling holes in the balls to fit the core bamboo
02:01 Inspecting the balls
02:19 Interview with the craftsman
02:37 Making the frame
05:33 Drilling holes for the eyelets
08:54 Aligning the holes to fit the core bamboo
09:34 Inserting the core bamboo into the holes
10:46 Inserting the balls into the core bamboo
14:43 Polishing
17:49 Finishing with paint
18:03 Drilling the star holes
18:42 Topcoating with paint
19:11 Completion of Unshu Soroban
🌐Filming cooperation
Unshu Soroban Cooperative Association
Official website: https://unsyusoroban.com/
Location: 76-5 Shimoyokota, Okuizumo-cho, Nita-gun, Shimane Prefecture
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