These bamboo castanets were made for Oita based Chikuen. The bull frogs of Japanese rice fields provide a baseline to summer nights. To the local ear they make a sound like kero-kero. These frog castanets make their own a rhythmical click. But they do have kero-kero stenciled on their backs. They are crafted in Japan from locally sourced bamboo, and are fun items to make a sound. Each Frog is around 6cm x 6cm and 1.5 cm height. They weigh approximately 26g. About Chikuen Based in central Beppu, in Oita on Kyushu, Chikuen source and supply items from within the bamboo craftsmanship for which their region is known. This includes traditional and modern accoutrements to Japanese life, and items to inject utility and fun into everyday life. In the Mukae family since 1965, Chikuen’s bamboo hinterland is extensive, and their catalogue wide.