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Place, stack, think. Balance and stack the Shimaenaga building blocks to train concentration and thinking skills!

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Published Apr 11, 2026 12:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 2:34 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Needs and Sun Family have released the 'Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks' on April 10th.
This educational toy allows users to naturally train concentration and spatial awareness while enjoying stacking 20 different Shimaenaga bird pieces on a swaying perch.

Needs and Sun Family have released the 'Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks' on April 10th. This educational toy allows users to naturally train concentration and spatial awareness while enjoying stacking 20 different Shimaenaga bird pieces on a swaying perch.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000440.000075529.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Apr 11, 2026

Needs Co., Ltd. / Sun Family Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Katsunori Motooka) released the 'Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks' for 3,278 yen (tax included) starting Friday, April 10th.

Train concentration and spatial awareness through play!

The 20 (18 pieces) Shimaenaga birds of different shapes are 'a soothing presence just by lining them up'. By stacking and combining them on a swaying perch, you can naturally train your concentration and thinking skills while playing.

You can enjoy moments of immersion through the series of movements of 'pinching, adjusting, and releasing' using finger dexterity.

Gradually level up from simple stacking!

Depending on your ideas, you can stack them in various shapes, making it fun for the whole family, from children to adults.

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FAQ

What is the name of the company that released the Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks and where is its headquarters located?

Needs Co., Ltd. / Sun Family Co., Ltd. released the Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks and has its headquarters in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture.

When were the Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks released and what is their retail price including tax?

The Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks were released on Friday, April 10th, at a retail price of 3,278 yen including tax.

How many Shimaenaga bird pieces are included in the balancing block set and what is unique about their design?

The set includes 20 pieces, consisting of 18 uniquely shaped Shimaenaga birds that provide a soothing presence just by lining them up.

What skills can players develop by playing with the Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks according to the product description?

Players can naturally train their concentration, spatial awareness, and thinking skills by stacking and balancing the Shimaenaga birds on a swaying perch.

What types of physical movements are involved when playing with the Cute Shimaenaga Balancing Blocks?

Playing with the blocks involves the finger dexterity movements of pinching, adjusting, and releasing to achieve balance and create various stacked shapes.

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