In 2020, Yamada Nenjudou's original "Shaka Bonten" (trademarked) celebrated its 30th anniversary. Since its debut, the name "Shaka Bonten" has resonated well,
earning the affection of many users. With a sturdy weave and unique craftsmanship, the tassel is designed to last long by connecting the main string and the Bonten with precision, ensuring a durable and lasting product.

The traditional Bon-ten tassels have a unique, fluffy texture that requires the expertise of skilled artisans.
However, the number of craftsmen capable of making beautiful spherical Bon-ten tassels has decreased nationwide.
At Yamada Nenjudou, master craftsmen create these tassels, and they have successfully implemented mechanized production that follows the traditional processes.

This innovation allows them to meet large-scale orders for Bon-ten tassels while maintaining the craftsmanship quality.

Traditional silk tassels are highly sought after for both household and temple prayer beads, praised for their unique smoothness and glossy texture.

Various colors of silk tassels are available, and customers are encouraged to place orders.

The silky luster and smooth texture have always captivated people. Yamada Nenjudō has traditionally produced 100% silk cords, but with the rising costs and instability in supply, they developed a new type of cord that replicates the shine and feel of silk.

This innovative product, called "Silky," is stronger than silk and surpasses traditional silk cords in both luster and softness.

Many people may have experienced their prayer beads' string suddenly breaking, causing the beads to scatter. This happens because the string rubs against the beads.

To prevent this, Yamada Nenjudou uses two cords for added durability, ensuring that even if one breaks, the beads won’t scatter.

The threads are made of elastic woolly yarn, which enhances their strength. This system ensures reliability and longevity for the beads.

To prevent the string from breaking, Yamada Nenjudou carefully polishes both the inside of the beads and the entry point where the string passes through.

Additionally, the holes for threading the two strings are made slightly larger. This requires using high-quality stones and making larger holes

without compromising their aesthetic appearance, resulting in a time-consuming and luxurious bead crafting process

A machine for making twisted tassels from twisted thread (twist-back machine).It is rare for a bead maker to have a twisted tassel manufacturing machine in-house. Nowadays, this machine itself has become a valuable item.

When holding a prayer bead, the sensation of a flexible and elastic cord is important. The cord connects the main bead and the tassel and has traditionally been crafted by artisans.

At Yamada Nenjudō, in addition to skilled craftsmanship, we have introduced numerous automated machines to ensure consistent quality in cord production, regardless of the artisan's skill level.

single thread is combined into multiple strands such as six, eight, or ten threads, then twisted and wound onto spools for use in machines.