bene gifts japanese yosegi puzzle box 5 sun 21 moves bene gifts yosegi, or yosegi-zaiku, is a type of traditional japanese mosaic woodwork which originated in japans culturally rich edo period. yosegi veneers are commonly found on the outside of japanese secret boxes (himitsu-bako) or puzzle boxes, but may also be used to decorate many other items such as trays, chests, kendama, coasters, photo frames and jewelry boxes.