karuta card game
北星社Hokushō Karuta Japanese Folk Tales
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Highlights
- 92-card set: 46 reading cards, 46 picture cards; four play modes suited for all ages
- Compact 7×7cm box with rounded safety corners; cards 62×62mm, easy for young hands
- Built-in reader app (iOS/Android) or traditional caller—teaches Japanese folk tales and language
About this craft
Karuta dates to the Edo period (1603–1868) and evolved from Portuguese playing cards introduced in the 16th century. Japanese karuta encodes cultural narratives—particularly the 昔話 (mukashi-banashi, folk tales) edition—making the game a vehicle for passing down traditional stories, language, and customs across generations.
Description
Traditional Japanese karuta with folk tales, four game modes, reader app
Store cards in original box. Keep away from moisture and direct heat. Shuffle gently to preserve card condition. The reader app (available free on iOS and Android) is optional; traditional calling is supported.
What's in the box
- Set Includes: 46 reading cards
- 46 picture cards
- 1 spare bill
- 1 baby bill
- bookmark
Shipping & Import
Ships from Tokyo with tracking. Import duties, taxes, or carrier fees may apply depending on your destination country unless shown as prepaid at checkout.
Details
- Brand
- 北星社
- Dimensions
- 7 × 7 × 7 cm
- Theme
- Divination
- Material
- Colon
- Model Number
- 8522
- Material Type
- Colon
- Item Dimensions
- 7 x 7 x 7 cm
- Included Components
- Set Includes: 46 reading cards, 46 picture cards, 1 spare bill, 1 baby bill, bookmark
- Age Range (Description)
- Kid
- Manufacturer Maximum Age
- 72.0
- Weight
- 43 g
