J-Arena S2023E12 - Kendama

Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy made of wood and string. Players must balance the attached ball on one of the kendama's three cups or catch it on the spike. Recently, kendama has evolved into an international urban sport, and more than 3 million people worldwide are said to have taken it up. Today, skilled kendama exponents join us to demonstrate their astounding techniques. We also feature a performance combining kendama with dance and music and see how this Japanese pastime has become a global phenomenon.