This is a new, unused slide-type Japanese honeybee hive box, safe even for beginners. An instruction manual is included. Why not try harvesting Japanese honeybee honey in your own garden? Experienced beekeepers sometimes prepare these a year in advance, as Japanese honeybees prefer weathered boxes. Product Contents 1 Top board, 4 Extension boxes, 1 Entrance box, 1 Entrance board, 1 Bottom board, 1 Instruction manual *Those who purchase will receive a gift of beeswax and tape. Product Dimensions Top board: 33cm (length) x 33cm (width) x 1.2cm (thickness) Extension box: Outer dimensions 33cm x 33cm, Inner dimensions 27cm x 27cm, Height 15cm Entrance box: Outer dimensions 36cm x 33cm, Inner dimensions 27cm x 27cm, Height 13cm Product Features The extension boxes and entrance box are made of Kumamoto cedar, with a thickness of 30mm, making them easy to manage in both hot and cold weather. They are not charred (yaki-sugi) to allow the wood to breathe and easily regulate internal humidity. The goal is to maximize the bees' vitality by keeping the environment as natural as possible. A hive box that allows for easy humidity control yields honey with higher sugar content. The comb foundation support bars used in the extension boxes are 8mm thick and fitted into grooves. Our hives feature parallel comb foundation support bars, and the extension boxes are stacked with the bars alternating horizontally and vertically. This arrangement minimizes the number of bars that bees dislike while achieving an effect similar to a grid pattern. It also makes it easier to insert blades, such as knives, when harvesting honey. The entrance box uses a slide-type entrance board, allowing for easy inspection of the interior. The standard entrance height is 6mm. By flipping the entrance board upside down, you can confine the honeybees, making transportation convenient. Please Note As wood is used, please be aware that there may be slight variations in knots, uneven grain, gaps due to expansion/contraction, or manual assembly errors of approximately ±2mm. #JapaneseHoneybee #JapaneseHoneybee #HiveBox #WoodenBox #HoneysHouse #HoneysMansion #Honey #InsectCage #Hornet #Pollen #Beeswax #WesternHoneybee #Honey #Honey