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One in Four People Chose This 'Fated Wood' for Their Natural Wood Business Card Holder — An Analysis of Over 2,000 Sales in 2 Years

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Published May 21, 2026 2:53 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:31 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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An analysis of over 2,000 sales by the natural wood business card holder brand 'KIMAGURE' found that Walnut was the most popular wood type, accounting for 24.7% of sales.
While Tokyo had the highest absolute sales, prefectures like Fukui showed the highest purchase rate per capita, revealing a strong base of 'hidden fans' in regional areas.
An analysis of over 2,000 sales by wooden business card holder brand 'KIMAGURE' reveals Walnut is the most popular wood type, while per-capita data shows strong demand in regional prefectures like Fukui, uncovering a market of 'hidden fans'.

An analysis of over 2,000 sales by the natural wood business card holder brand 'KIMAGURE' found that Walnut was the most popular wood type, accounting for 24.7% of sales. While Tokyo had the highest absolute sales, prefectures like Fukui showed the highest purchase rate per capita, revealing a strong base of 'hidden fans' in regional areas.

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Published: May 21, 2026

The natural wood business card holder brand 'KIMAGURE' analyzed over 2,000 sales from its Rakuten and Shopify stores between June 2024 and May 2026. The results showed that Walnut was the overwhelmingly most popular wood, with a 24.7% market share. While Tokyo led in absolute sales, Fukui, Wakayama, and Tottori prefectures ranked in the top three for purchases per 100,000 people, indicating the presence of 'hidden fans' in regional areas. The 'Birth Month Wood' series also proved popular, with the designated wood ranking in the top 3 for 8 out of 12 months, confirming its appeal as a gift item.

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Announced　May 21, 2026 2:53 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
Collected　May 20, 2026 6:31 PM
AI structured & analyzed　May 22, 2026 11:56 AM
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FAQ

What percentage of sales did Walnut account for among KIMAGURE's natural wood business card holders over 2 years?

Walnut accounted for 24.7% of sales in the 2,000+ sales analyzed for KIMAGURE's business card holders.

How many total sales were analyzed for the KIMAGURE natural wood business card holder over a 2-year period?

Over 2,000 sales of KIMAGURE's natural wood business card holders were analyzed over a 2-year period.

Which wood type was chosen by 24.7% of customers for the KIMAGURE business card holder between 2021 and 2023?

Walnut was the wood type selected by 24.7% of customers for the KIMAGURE business card holder from 2021 to 2023.

Which Japanese prefecture showed the highest per capita purchase rate for the KIMAGURE business card holder?

Fukui Prefecture had the highest per capita purchase rate for the KIMAGURE natural wood business card holder.

What brand name is associated with the natural wood business card holder that sold over 2,000 units in 2 years?

The brand name associated with the natural wood business card holder is KIMAGURE, which sold over 2,000 units in 2 years.

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