Animal Push Car

Animal Push Car

The Animal Push Car is one of Nakayoshi Library’s very first creations. It has been carefully crafted since the early days of our workshop and remains a beloved, long-selling wooden toy.

Crafted from Japanese Wood

For the body, we use tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) and  kaede (maple). These woods are sensitive to moisture and can easily darken when exposed to rain or humidity, so we mill them from logs and thoroughly dry them before use.

For the wheels, we use sakura(Japanese wild cherry) or keyaki(Japanese zelkova), and for the ears, kaya (Japanese Torreya). By combining different species, we bring out the unique colors and character of each wood, resulting in a beautifully finished piece.

The Animal Push Car is most often chosen as a gift. We are deeply grateful when people tell us how adorable they find it. Once, while visiting a café, we noticed an old wooden car—clearly well played with—gently displayed in a window. Seeing it still cherished long after use brought us great joy.

Even after a child outgrows it, we hope this toy will continue to be enjoyed as a decorative piece. A small bell attached to the car produces a soft, pleasant jingling sound as it rolls, adding to its simple charm.