Reddit reviews Kumonshuppan New Study Shogi Japanese Chess Pieces
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Manufacturer: KumonSize (approx.): [Board] 35.7 cm in length ~ 33.6 cm in width ~ 3.2 cm in height (when opened), [Piece] 3.1 cm in length ~ 2.8 cm in width ~ 0.7 cm in thicknessIncludes: Shogi board 1 piece, 40 pieces piece, bridge piece (case), commentary china, [bridge piece] Synagenia + china
I have just received one of these sets. I ordered it from:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002ACUC4A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is really rather well made, though basic. It is all wood, and after the application of a little oil polish, it will look rather nice.
Normally, I wouldn't wish to be found dead in a ditch carrying a Shogi set with modified ('westernised') pieces, but this is OK. It is presumably a teaching set for Japanese children. It has the kanji in the centre of the (large-ish) pieces, and the moves sensibly illustrated - as shown in the illustration in the OP, in fact. It even has the two forms of the King, which sometimes doesn't happen with really low-end sets. Frankly, it's the only modified set I've seen in 50 years which is acceptable.
I also got a set of basic wooden Tori Shogi pieces from the same supplier - which is a bonus - Tori Shogi pieces are pretty hard to come by:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000BFMHKK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Later edit: There are other suppliers, mostly also despatching from Japan, but some from elsewhere. If you go for this, pick your supplier with care. I paid just over £30 for this item. Some (a very few) suppliers were charging up to £90+ for the same item!!!
I don't see how this is not a good idea, it's basically an artistic version of this, so not exactly anything new. I can agree however that it's kinda lame. It looks like whenever you upgrade a piece you have to basically switch it out with another piece rather than just flip it. Truly lame.
Meh, I don't think it's necessary. You get used to the designs if you play enough. I've had great success teaching people to play shogi using this learner set that shows how each piece moves on the actual piece:
https://www.amazon.com/Study-Shogi-Japanese-Chess-Pieces/dp/B002ACUC4A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=shogi+set&qid=1557609380&s=gateway&sr=8-5
I taught my friend and his girlfriend to play using this, and now they play each other even when I'm not around! he actually bought his own set because he liked it so much.
I will say though, I do like the designs you created and think they are very beautiful.
Oh, and also this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kumon-New-Study-Shogi/dp/B002ACUC4A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2