If you've never seen a kendama before, you might think it's some sort of small wooden doll, or handheld weapon, or tool for assembling Ikea furniture. In fact, it's a Japanese toy made of two parts — ...

MINNEAPOLIS - A kendama is a small wooden toy originating in Japan in the 17th century. It's similar to a ball and cup/yo-yo and it's usually made out of maple, beech, ash, or hickory.

Do you know what a Kendama is? Kendama is a Hand Eye Coordination Game that originates from Japan and is loved around the world. Today, Matt “Sweets” Jorgenson joins Minnesota Live to tell us all ...

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people from around the world are in Minnesota this weekend to compete in North America's largest kendama tournament. Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy ...