2025.11.7
Founded in 1917, Miwa Gobanten is a long-established Go board maker in Nagoya with over a century of history.
This special feature introduces the works of Keiji Miwa, the third-generation ban-shi (Go board craftsman).
Each board reflects his deep passion for the craft—expressed through his mastery of wood selection, leg carving, and the precise tachimori grid-line technique—carrying on the legacy of generations of dedication.
Please take a look at these exceptional Go boards born from more than a hundred years of tradition and craftsmanship.
>Go to Go Board Craftsman Keiji Miwa Special Feature

