Lot 6119 - Ripple Out (OS-17)

Designer/Maker: Osamu Kasho Osamu Kasho

Size: 14x13x6cm

Notes: Manipulate the top panels to open the locked drawer; the "maze" is somewhat challenging due hidden moves. Includes original box and solution card.

Lot 6120 - Japanese Toolbox (MY-12)

Designer/Maker: Tatsuo Miyamoto Tatsuo Miyamoto

Size: 24x7x6cm

Notes: Find the secret compartment hiding four tools (saw, plane, hammer and chisel), and then open a second compartment using selected tools. The latter solution is quite unusual (but possible to open without the tools). Includes original box and solution card.

Lot 6121 - 3 Brothers (MY-3-2)

Designer/Maker: Tatsuo Miyamoto Tatsuo Miyamoto

Drawer: 14x14x5cm

Notes: Open each of the three drawers. Very light wear, and small finish imperfections. This is a 2007 remake of the original design, and does not include music boxes. Includes original box and solution card.

Lot 6414 - Goblet Secret (TJ-11-x)

Designer: Shiro Tajima
Maker: Shiro Tajima/Izumiya

Edge: 12x7x5cm

Notes: Open the secret compartment. This is a special version, refaced with yosegi and laser-cut image by the Izumiya shop, known for producing such special versions of Karakuri Creation Group original works. Includes original (Tajima style) box and solution sheet (Izumiya version).

Lot 6417 - Box with a Tree (RF-14-7)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 12x8x6cm

Notes: Two panels move freely, but nothing else…somehow they lead to the solution. There is a small dent on one edge (see extra photo). This is a remake (slightly larger) of a 2005 Karakuri Xmas present. Includes original box and solution card. (Note: this appears to be wood variation #7, but not confirmed.)

Lot 6418 - Covered Chimney (RF-16)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Karakuri Christmas present from 2006. Made from katsura, walnut, and berry. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6419 - Secret Base (RF-18)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 9x9x7cm

Notes: Find the small and large secret compartments. This won First Prize in the 2008 Puzzle Design Competition. This was a Karakuri Christmas present from 2007. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6420 - Confetto Box (RF-22)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Find two secret compartments; finding one is easy, but the second is very tricky. Excellent fit and finish. Karakuri Christmas present from 2008, and honorable mention in 2009 Nob Yoshigahara Puzzle Design Competition. Made from padauk and shiuri cherry. Includes copy of original solution sheet.

Lot 6421 - House With Trees (RF-29)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x6cm

Notes: Open the secret compartment. This won Honorable Mention at the 2011 Puzzle Design Competition. This was a 2010 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6422 - Secret Base 2 (RF-32)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 9x9x7cm

Notes: Open the secret compartment. This was a 2011 Karakuri Christmas present. One move slightly tight. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6423 - Half-Finished Box (RF-34)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Like the original Confetto Box, there two secret compartments: one easy and one hard to find. Made from ancient keyaki; panel movement is loose. This was a 2012 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6424 - Bean Bag Drawer (RF-36)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 11x8x6cm

Notes: Two panels move freely, and drawer reveals one compartment, but nothing else…somehow they lead to the solution. This was a 2013 Karakuri Club Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6425 - Confetto Box 2 (RF-39)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Find secret compartment; mechanism is similar to the original Confetto Box, but still some surprises. Made from teak and magnolia. Karakuri Christmas present from 2014. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6426 - Bean Bag Drawer 2 (RF-41)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 13x9x9cm

Notes: Open the drawer to find two compartments; first drawer is easy; use the plates again to unlock the challenging second drawer. Made from walnut, oak, maple, bubinga, and magnolia; some sliders slightly loose. This was a 2015 Xmas present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes original box and copy of original solution sheet.

Lot 6427 - Bean Bag Drawer 3 - Cat's Bell (RF-49)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 13x8x6cm

Notes: Open the drawer and find the second of two compartments. Made from walnut, padauk, maple, and magnolia woods; slider is loose (but may be intentional). This was a 2016 Xmas present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes original box, hint card, and copy of original solution sheet.

Lot 6428 - Another Aquarius Drawer (Aquarius Drawer 2) (RF-57)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 13x7x6cm

Notes: Open the drawer to find two compartments, the second requires navigating a hidden maze. Made from raisin tree, padauk, magnolia, wenge, and keyaki. This was a 2017 Xmas present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes original box and copy of original solution sheet.

Lot 6429 - Box With 5 Trees (RF-63)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Find the secret compartment. Made from magnolia, movingui, and acrylic. This was a 2018 Christmas Present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6430 - Aquarius Box (Small) (RF-66)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: Open the trick box. This was the 2019 Karakuri Xmas present from Hiroshi Iwahara. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6431 - Line Symmetric Traps (RF-71)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 9x7x6cm

Notes: Challenging moves to open both sections of the drawer. Made from keyaki and camphor; one panel is tight, making it harder to find the solution. This was a 2020 Xmas present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes the original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6432 - Fluctuation Box (RF-74)

Designer/Maker: Hiroshi Iwahara

Size: 9x6x6cm

Notes: Open the lid by manipulating the springy panels. Made from walnut, maple, and chanchin. This was a 2021 Xmas present from the Karakuri Creation Group. Includes the original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6434 - Hoop (TJ-12)

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

Size: 8x6x6cm

Notes: Open the secret compartment. Made from shiuri, cherry, and walnut. Almost imperceptible warp to lid. This was a 2006 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6435 - Cheese du Chu (TJ-14)

Designer/Maker: Shiro Tajima

Size: 9x7x5cm

Notes: Open two secret compartments. Made from shiuri cherry and walnut. Karakuri Christmas Present from 2007. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6436 - Trick Box with a Top (N-19)

Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya

Size: 8x7x6cm

Notes: Two-move box hiding a top inside. The top was made by Kazuyuki Tanaka. Made from walnut, magnolia, hinoki, and red camphor. Very light surface marks. This was a 2006 Karakuri Christmas Present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.

Lot 6437 - Covered Type Secret Box (N-21)

Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya

Size: 7x6x6cm

Notes: Four-move box; made from katsura and walnut. One kannuki is slightly loose. Karakuri Christmas Present from 2007. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet.