Beigoma

Beigoma spinning top toys
Beigoma displayed for sale
Spinning Tops (1914)

The beigoma (Japanese: ベーゴマ) is a traditional Japanese top that is approximately 3 cm in diameter and often decorated with kanji.[1][2][3] When spun correctly, the beigoma makes a humming sound.[4]

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