KEEP IT CLASSIC

Three Cups. One Ken. A Tama connected
by a string with a single hole.
Kendama continues to evolve while preserving its core identity.
LID CUP was created with respect for
the traditional form of kendama, allowing performance to advance without compromising the silhouette that has defined it for generations.

BALANCE TUNED

By adjusting the depth and diameter of the internal cavity, LID CUP allows for precise weight distribution tailored to different performance goals. This creates greater freedom in shape design while optimizing balance where it matters most.

ENGINEERED SOUND

Sound is one of the most important elements of the kendama experience.
Through precise fitting between the Ken and Sarado, careful material selection, and the acoustic properties of the layered structure, LID CUP is designed to deliver a deliberate and refined resonance with every Spike and Tap.

DIFFERENT MATERIAL.
DIFFERENT CHARACTER.

Weight, density, texture, color, grain, feel, even aroma.
By combining different wood species, each LID CUP develops its own unique character. The result is a distinctly JAC approach to design, where material choice contributes not only to performance, but also to visual identity.

THE AESTHETIC OF SUBTRACTION

LID CUP represents one expression of JAC’s philosophy: The Aesthetic of Subtraction.
Rather than adding visible features, we seek to refine what already exists. By integrating functionality into a simple and familiar form, LID CUP reflects a uniquely Japanese appreciation for subtlety, where performance is felt rather than displayed.
LID CUP is available in CORE SHAPE and TANI SHAPE.