These bokken are made from Japanese oak from Kyushu (the southern part of Japan) by ARAMAKI in Miyakonojo, Kyushu. In the past, Miyakonojo accounted for over 80% of the bokken-making market in Japan. This company perpetuates a traditional way of manufacturing, among other things the natural drying of wood so as not to destroy the fibers of the oak, thus making our bokken more durable and robust.