Rank 三 · Intermediate

UFO

Balance the tama sideways on a cup's rim edge.

Difficulty Rung 4 of 6 on the Intermediate ladder

The tama rests horizontally on the rim of a cup, hole facing out — shaped like a saucer and twice as stubborn. Patience in physical form.

How it's done

  1. 一

    Hold the ken so a cup rim is tilted just past horizontal.

  2. 二

    Guide the tama to rest sideways on the rim edge, hole facing out.

  3. 三

    Micro-adjust until it stops moving — then hold completely still.