{"product_id":"jo-asada","title":"Asada (Hop-hornbeam) Jo - 4.21 Shaku","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePremium Japanese Asada Wood Jo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Japan from carefully selected Asada wood (Japanese Hop-Hornbeam), this premium 4.21 shaku Jo offers exceptional strength, durability, and a refined feel for serious martial arts training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsada is a dense Japanese hardwood traditionally prized for its outstanding hardness, resilience, and resistance to impact. Sometimes referred to as “iron wood” in Japan, its dense structure produces an exceptionally smooth surface that is less prone to splintering and roughness, even with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine, stable grain and excellent shock resistance of Asada make this Jo particularly well suited for Aikido, Jodo, paired kata, and traditional Japanese martial arts training. Its combination of durability and smooth handling provides the reliability needed for repeated contact while maintaining a clean, refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e4.21 shaku (approximately 127.6 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, this Japanese Jo is available in two diameters to accommodate different training preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asada Wood (Japanese Hop-Hornbeam)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.21 Shaku \/ Approx. 127.6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Bu (Approx. 24.5 mm) \/ 9 Bu (Approx. 27.3 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protective surface finish applied\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As this product is crafted from natural wood, variations in color, grain, and appearance are unique to each piece. The actual product may therefore differ slightly from the photos shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction time is 3~4months if out of stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BUDOGU ZEN","offers":[{"title":"8 bu - Approx 24.5mm","offer_id":48122252394659,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 bu - Approx 27.3mm","offer_id":48122252427427,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/5918\/5315\/files\/AsadaJo4.21Shaku.png?v=1789375370","url":"https:\/\/budogu-zen.ca\/products\/jo-asada","provider":"BUDOGU ZEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}