Stationery & Writing
Banshu Soroban Abacus
播州そろばん
Image: Wikimedia Commons
Precision-crafted wooden abacuses from the Ono and Kato area of Hyogo, accounting for over 70% of Japan's abacus production. Still used in schools and mental arithmetic training, they blend utility with fine craftsmanship.
| Japanese Name | 播州そろばん |
|---|---|
| Category | Stationery & Writing |
| Prefecture | 兵庫県 |
| Region / Area | 小野市、加西市、三木市、加古川市、加東市 |
| Main Products | そろばん |
| Designated | 昭和51年6月2日 |