I want to know everyones opinion! Also if you live outside of the U.S. that would be a super interesting viewpoint.
In Hawaii 3 ish years ago every kid had a dama, and I mean EVERY KID had one. Even now it's still big cuz people still have their damas
I went to Hawaii and I didn't see anybody any kens but when they saw my damas they were like "nice kendama"
Current player's and most kendama infrastructure (ie. Shops to purchase them, places to meet up with other players, social media hype)
It is! But the nice thing now is if you are i it, then you are in a great community of support. I'm somewhat removed from the LA scene, but I'm looking forward to the downspike event tomorrow night!
Interesting that Hawaii isn't in the list. From what I hear it was pretty big there but has really dropped off. Any locals with boots-on-the-ground confirmation?
@Bryson L mentioned above that the scene is not big there anymore. @Miya Song mentioned the same in an episode of click clack radio.
Thanks for pointing that out. It confirms that I am in fact going blind. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I wonder what killed it off.