Hiroshi Iwahara
Here are a few puzzle boxes by noted Japanese designer Hiroshi Iwahara of the Karakuri Creation Group:
Byway Secret #1
It’s like a traditional puzzle box, but with an extra added twist. There are actually 3 boxes to this series; I have the first two. Here’s #2:
Byway Secret #2 by Hiroshi Iwahara
It’s a little harder than #1. I had some extra trouble since my box was tight. I was reluctant to apply much force onto the panels for fear of damaging the box.
Box with a Tree by Hiroshi Iwahara
This box has a very unique mechanism. I had a hard time figuring it out, and almost gave up.
Acorn Box by Hiroshi Iwahara
This box has a clever mechanism. I gave up on it too quickly. My co-worker Mike Butler figured it out very quickly. When he showed me the solution, I felt bad about not spending a little more time on it.
