Ninomiya Sontoku (Kinjiro) is known for continuing to read while carrying firewood during his impoverished childhood. This image, as a symbol of diligence and effort, led to statues being erected in schoolyards, etc. Type...Pottery ■ Artist: Takeshi Hasegawa ■ Box: Comes with original box How about for the exam season? (*^^*) Retail Price: 14,070 yen