Showa Era Beigoma 9-Piece Set Japanese Traditional Spinning Tops Made in Japan
Description
Showa Era Beigoma 9-Piece Set – Made in Japan
This is an authentic Japanese Beigoma (traditional spinning top) set made in Japan by NISAN Chuzojo (日三鋳造所).
The set includes 9 different types of Beigoma, with one of each type, plus 3 spinning strings.
This is a wonderful set for beginners who want to experience different shapes and sizes of traditional Japanese Beigoma.
Showa Era Beigoma 9-Piece Set – Made in Japan
This is an authentic Japanese Beigoma (traditional spinning top) set made in Japan by NISAN Chuzojo (日三鋳造所).
The set includes 9 different types of Beigoma, with one of each type, plus 3 spinning strings.
This is a wonderful set for beginners who want to experience different shapes and sizes of traditional Japanese Beigoma.
Set Contents
- 9 different Beigoma spinning tops – 1 of each type
- 3 spinning strings
- 9 different Beigoma spinning tops – 1 of each type
- 3 spinning strings
9 Types of Beigoma
- Pecha (ペチャ)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- The thinnest type of Beigoma. It can be difficult to spin at first, but its thin shape makes it very strong in competition.
- Atsupe (厚ペ)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- A slightly thicker version of Pecha.
- Chudaka (中高)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- An octagonal Beigoma that is slightly smaller than Kakuroku, with a thicker body.
- Kakuroku (角六)
- Approx. 28mm diameter × 14mm height
- Approx. 28g
- Traditionally marked with the initials of the six major universities in Tokyo: T, W, K, H, M and R.
- Maruroku (丸六)
- Approx. 28mm diameter × 14mm height
- Approx. 25g
- One of the Beigoma shapes that most closely resembles the original traditional shell-shaped form.
- Akachu (赤中)
- Approx. 30mm diameter × 13mm height
- Approx. 32g
- An octagonal type with a thicker body than Kakuroku.
- Pe-Ousama (ペ王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 12mm height
- Approx. 48g
- A larger Beigoma that is made thin like Pecha.
- Chu-Ousama (中王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 13mm height
- Approx. 50g
- A large Beigoma that is thicker than Pe-Ousama but thinner than Taka-Ousama.
- Taka-Ousama (高王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 15mm height
- Approx. 46g
- The largest Beigoma in this set, with a round shape.
- Pecha (ペチャ)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- The thinnest type of Beigoma. It can be difficult to spin at first, but its thin shape makes it very strong in competition.
- Atsupe (厚ペ)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- A slightly thicker version of Pecha.
- Chudaka (中高)
- Approx. 27mm diameter × 9mm height
- Approx. 22g
- An octagonal Beigoma that is slightly smaller than Kakuroku, with a thicker body.
- Kakuroku (角六)
- Approx. 28mm diameter × 14mm height
- Approx. 28g
- Traditionally marked with the initials of the six major universities in Tokyo: T, W, K, H, M and R.
- Maruroku (丸六)
- Approx. 28mm diameter × 14mm height
- Approx. 25g
- One of the Beigoma shapes that most closely resembles the original traditional shell-shaped form.
- Akachu (赤中)
- Approx. 30mm diameter × 13mm height
- Approx. 32g
- An octagonal type with a thicker body than Kakuroku.
- Pe-Ousama (ペ王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 12mm height
- Approx. 48g
- A larger Beigoma that is made thin like Pecha.
- Chu-Ousama (中王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 13mm height
- Approx. 50g
- A large Beigoma that is thicker than Pe-Ousama but thinner than Taka-Ousama.
- Taka-Ousama (高王様)
- Approx. 35mm diameter × 15mm height
- Approx. 46g
- The largest Beigoma in this set, with a round shape.
About Beigoma
Each type of Beigoma has its own characteristics.
In general, a thinner Beigoma can be stronger because it can get underneath another spinning top and knock it away.
This 9-piece set allows you to experience and compare different traditional Beigoma shapes, sizes and weights.
Each type of Beigoma has its own characteristics.
In general, a thinner Beigoma can be stronger because it can get underneath another spinning top and knock it away.
This 9-piece set allows you to experience and compare different traditional Beigoma shapes, sizes and weights.
Important Notes
- The patterns/designs on the Beigoma are selected at random.
- The dimensions and weights above are approximate average values.
- Because these are cast-iron products, there may be slight variations in size and weight.
- Made in Japan.
A great choice for Beigoma beginners, collectors, and anyone interested in traditional Japanese toys and games.
- The patterns/designs on the Beigoma are selected at random.
- The dimensions and weights above are approximate average values.
- Because these are cast-iron products, there may be slight variations in size and weight.
- Made in Japan.
A great choice for Beigoma beginners, collectors, and anyone interested in traditional Japanese toys and games.