An icon, reimagined

Hikari is one of the best-loved designs in the Kendama Europe catalogue. Every piece features its luminous finish over natural beech — hikari means "light" in Japanese.

Record Plus shape: control without losing flow

Fourteen years of shape refinement went into Record Plus. The ken sits a touch wider than usual, so catches feel more forgiving; the sarado is larger than average, adding stability during flips. The small cup has a wider rim than the big one — a subtle move that keeps the ken poised through birds and stalls. A hollowed base cup shifts weight toward the center, improving lunar balance and combo flow.

Grip varnish: the classic that never fails

The Grip finish is Kendama Europe's classic lacquer: a smooth surface with just the right amount of hold — ideal for balance tricks and fast, fluid play.

Specs

• Brand: Kendama Europe
• Series: Record Plus
• Wood (ken and ball): European beech
• Finish: Grip varnish
• String length: eight fingers (juggling and flow)
• Bearing: high-speed micro-bearing
• Recommended age: 7+
• Package weight: 250 g

What's in the box

• Record Plus Hikari kendama with Grip finish
• Extra-long spare string, bead and threading tool
• Illustrated trick guide
• Brand stickers