Cat snap

Introducing Nekopatchin, a fun way to practice your fingers

Educational toys for children from around 3 years old

This is a toy where you snap buttons together and when you wind it up, the buttons fly into the air.
Once you've wrapped it up, the cat will be perched on top.

The plastic hooks use safety buttons developed for baby clothes.
Each piece is made using a different natural wood to create different colours.

Engrave your precious name

You can have your name engraved on the product as a gift. Kanji, Hiragana, and Roman letters can be printed on it.

Video Introduction

The viewing time is about 1 minute

The viewing time is about 5 minutes

For fine motor skills

1. Improves finger coordination: Fastening snap buttons helps children improve their finger coordination and fine motor skills.
Buttoning requires precise finger movements and this activity develops manual dexterity.

2. Improve spatial awareness: To fasten a snap button accurately, the button and buttonhole need to be lined up precisely.
This improves your child's spatial awareness and increases their accuracy in placing objects.

3. Develop patience: Fastening snap buttons provides children with an opportunity to develop patience.
Buttoning takes time and care to do correctly, and the process teaches your child the value of hard work and perseverance.

4.Problem-solving skills: When fastening snap buttons, children develop problem-solving skills.
Try different approaches and think of ways to address the problem to get the button just right.

5. Creativity and imagination: Playing with snap buttons stimulates children's creativity and imagination.
Experience the joy of creating something new.

6. Improved self-esteem: Having successful experiences will improve a child's self-esteem.
Being able to fasten snap buttons helps children feel more confident in their abilities.

How to play Nekopatchin

There are buttons of various shapes in the drawer.

Pull the cat up and snap the button onto the belt.

Turn the handle to wind up the belt.

The button comes off and the toy flies off with great force. It's a game that you'll want to play over and over again.

When you pull the cat, a string will come out. The string is about 160cm long.

Letters from our customers

◆I received Nekopachi as a birthday present for my son when he turned 2, and my family is enjoying it. I'm happy that we are gradually collecting more of these toys in our house.
From Mr. O from Shizuoka Prefecture

◆I always enjoy checking out the updates on your website. Just seeing the works that will be completed in the future makes me excited. I bought "Cat Snapper" for Christmas. My daughter loves it, but I also love it. When my friends' children come over to play, they play with it first. I was right to buy it♪
From Mr. K, Osaka Prefecture

35 years of sales experience

To make these toys for babies, we carefully select Japanese wood, polish it thoroughly, and finish it smoothly. Many mothers have told us that they feel good because it is polished so smoothly.

Made from 100% natural materials

*The photo shows the glossiness increased even more after applying natural paint.
For the finishing touch, the surface is coated with linseed oil or perilla oil extracted from plants, and then polished to enhance the luster. This is a masterpiece that is completed through a number of steps by hand, with a focus on using natural materials.

Responsibility for our products

Our wooden toys are all handled in-house, from sourcing the materials to manufacturing, shipping, sales, and after-sales maintenance. Our specialized staff will be happy to assist you with any purchases, so please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.

Size to prevent accidental ingestion