Gregor Mod - Ascent Shape

Hey everyone,

Last year, Cereal Kendamas approached me with the offer to design my own Signature Model—and I’m really happy to finally share it with you: The Gregor Mod.

This Kendama is deeply personal to me. It’s inspired by the time I’ve spent living in Japan and everything that’s come with it.

One year ago, I made the decision to move to Japan. I didn’t know what to expect, and honestly, I didn’t have much of a plan. But with the help of friends and the Kendama community, I was able to find my place, adapt to life here, and learn a lot along the way.

Since then, I’ve spent nearly every weekend on the road—63 trips to 36 cities across 3 continents. I’ve joined Kendama events all over Japan and beyond. I wanted to represent that journey on the Ken, so I decided to laser engrave the Shinkansen rail network. To me, the Shinkansen stands for movement, discovery, and all the places this Kendama has taken me.

You’ll also see the name 真元 (Masamoto) on the Ken. The story behind it goes back years. A Japanese friend in Germany once told me I should pick a Japanese name, since “Gregor” can be hard to pronounce. At the time, I was reading a novel about a fictional sword master named Masamoto Takeshi. I liked what the character stood for, so I went with that name. Later on, my friend Ibuki helped me write it in kanji: 真元. Since then, I’ve used it as an alias.

The tama design is all about playability—but it’s also a reflection of the moments I’ve come to appreciate in Japan. The color fade is inspired by the sunsets I love watching here. And if you look from above, you’ll notice a red dot on white—like the Japanese flag.

This mod means a lot to me. It’s not just a Kendama—it’s a collection of memories, people, and places that have shaped my life over the past year.

To everyone who’s supported me along the way: thank you. I’ve learned so much—not just about Kendama, but about life, this country, and myself. I’m seriously grateful for every one of you.

And now, as one chapter closes, another begins.

Starting this September, I’ll be a university student at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, studying Global Studies in the Department of International Relations. I hope to one day work in international diplomacy and help build understanding between countries.

Thanks again to everyone who’s been part of this journey. Much love.

 This kendama features:
- Ascent Shape
- Bevel Max
- Maple Ken
- 62mm Beech Tama
- CREAL Cloud+, Cloud+ Raw Beech (with natural grains) or Boson Clear Paint
- Large Balance Hole
- Upsized Kendama Bag
- 2 x 12 Finger String
- 1 x Spinner Bead
- Cereal Kendama Stickers

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