About the Higaki Kaisen
The Higaki Kaisen was a prominent cargo ship that served as a regular coastal carrier, linking Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Osaka during the Edo period. This scheduled shipping service began around 1624, transporting essential daily commodities such as cotton, oil, sake, soy sauce, and sugar to support the booming population of Edo.
The name "Higaki" originates from the distinctive higaki (diamond-shaped bamboo latticework) installed as a protective and decorative guard along both the port and starboard sides of the hull.
About the Kit
This kit features high-precision, laser-cut components that make assembly smooth and enjoyable. Once completed, the precisely engineered parts beautifully replicate not only the grand exterior but also the intricate interior structure of this historic, large-scale Japanese-style ship (wasen).
Please see the assembly process of this product at the following site.
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