Cercidiphyllum is a genus containing two species of plants, both commonly called katsura. They are the sole members of the monotypic family Cercidiphyllaceae. The genus is native to Japan and China and unrelated to Cercis (redbuds).
Cercidiphyllum
Cercidiphyllum japonicum Trunk bark
Cercidiphyllum japonicum leaves
"great Katsura of Wachi"
Go equipment refers to the board, stones, and bowls for the stones required to play the game of Go. The quality and materials used in making Go equipment varies considerably, and the cost varies accordingly from economical to extremely expensive.
A typical folding board, with Go bowls and stones next to it
Glass Go stones
Double convex yunzi stones and woven baskets
Wooden Go bowls on a Japanese-style floor board