At a time when computer games display increasingly crystal clear graphics and feature augmented reality, the “beigoma” ...

This way we have the body of our spinning top. For greater safety when playing with it, especially for children, we are going to round off the edge of the top by placing it lightly on a hot iron.

To generate interest, an annual spinning top competition is held at Takabeya Elementary School in Isehara. The second Oyama Top Festival, held June 29, was attended by about 100 children.