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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanafuda

    Hanafuda - Wikipedia

    • Hanafuda (Japanese: 花札, lit. 'flower cards' ) are a type of Japanese playing cards. They are typically smaller than Western playing cards, only 5.4 by 3.2 centimetres (2.1 by 1.3 in), but thicker and stiffer, and often with a pronounced curve. On the face of each card is a depiction of plants, tanzaku (短冊), animals, birds, or man-made objects. One single card dep… See more

    Outside Japan

    In Korea, hanafuda are known as hwatu (Korean: 화투, Hanja: 花鬪, 'flower battle') and made of plastic with a textured … See more

    History

    Playing cards were introduced to Japan by the Portuguese in the mid-16th century. The Portuguese deck consisted of 48 cards, with four suits divided into 12 ranks. The first Japanese-made decks made during the … See more

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    CreatorFusajiro Yamauchi
    ManufacturerNintendo
    Released1889
    Cards

    There are 48 cards total, divided into twelve suits, representing months of the year. Each suit is designated by a flower and has four cards. An extra blank card may be included to serve as a replacement. In Korean hw… See more

    Games

    • Hana-Awase [ja]
    • Hachi
    • Hachi-Hachi [ja]
    • Tensho
    • Poka … See more

    External links

    • Media related to Hanafuda at Wikimedia Commons
    • The dictionary definition of hanafuda at Wiktionary
    • Hanafuda at BoardGameGeek… See more

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  1. Hanafuda
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    Hanafuda are a deck of traditional playing cards originating in Japan. The deck is used to play a number of games, mostly similar in style, that are also referred to as hanafuda. "Hanafuda" means "flower cards" in Japanese (花札) and the cards illustrate flowers and animals seen as iconic in Japanese culture.

    Cards - Hanafuda (Introduct…

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    hanafuda, (Japanese: “flower cards”), deck of 48 cards divided into 12 suits of four cards. Each suit is named for a month of the year and pictures a flower identified with that month. The cards are tiny, only 2 1/8 by 1 1/4 inches (5.4 by 3.2 cm), but about three times thicker than Western cards.

    Hanafuda | Japanese, Tradi…

    britannica.com
    Hanafuda (花札), or flower cards, are traditional Japanese playing cards. They are a deck of 48 cards divided into 12 suits of four cards. Each card is about 2 x 1.25 inches and bears no numbers or symbols.

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    What games are played with cards in Japan?
    In modern times, the two most popular games played with the cards in Japan are koi-koi and hana-awase. Meanwhile, a hardcore of cerebral traditionalists play hachi-hachi. Hanafuda is also played in South Korea and in the state of Hawaii.

    Cards - Hanafuda (Introduction to the cards) - Steve P

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    What are Japanese playing cards?
    In general terms, Japanese playing cards are of two types: ‘ Awase ’ or ‘matching pairs’ cards and Portuguese or Spanish-derived ‘ Dragon ’ type cards. These have dragons on the aces and are believed to have originated in Spain, Italy or Portugal.

    Japanese Playing Cards — The World of Playing Cards

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    Where did Japanese playing cards come from?
    Japanese playing cards include: 'Awase' or 'matching pairs' cards and Portuguese or Spanish-derived 'Dragon' type cards. Some records indicate that Chinese and Korean cultural influences reached Japan as early as the 7th century AD and the origins of certain Japanese games can be traced to these influences.

    Japanese Playing Cards — The World of Playing Cards

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    Which Hanafuda cards are available in Japan?
    The pictures in the Japanese version range from Mario to Snoopy to Pokemon. Check out the best hanafuda cards in the Sugoi Mart card games collection. They offer a wide range of designs, from Snoopy Hanafuda card game, Mario Nintendo, Japanese Master Hanafuda set, Nintendo Hanafuda, and Minions Hanafuda Sets.

    Hanafuda: The Japanese Playing Cards | Sugoi Mart by Japan Crate

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    How many cards are in a hanafuda game?
    Most hanafuda games involve three players, who are dealt seven cards in each hand. During the deal six other cards are placed in the centre of the playing area and constitute the board; the remaining cards constitute the stock. A complete game consists of 12 hands, or months.

    Hanafuda | Japanese, Traditional, Game | Britannica

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    When did Nintendo start making playing cards?
    In 1951 the playing card distribution company became known as Nintendo Playing Cards Co. Ltd. (or Nintendo Karuta Co. Ltd in Japan). Nintendo still manufactures a small number of Hanafuda and Western style playing cards as well as the Pokemon trading card and collectible card game.

    Japanese Playing Cards — The World of Playing Cards

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  3. Sakuraco
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    How to Play Hanafuda-Traditional Japanese Playing Cards

     
  4. Japanbased
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    Hanafuda: The History and Popularity of the Japanese Flower …

  5. momentslog.com
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    The Cultural Significance of Japanese Hanafuda Cards: History, …

  6. steve-p.org
    https://steve-p.org/cards/Hana.html

    Cards - Hanafuda (Introduction to the cards) - Steve P

  7. Bokksu
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    How To Play Hanafuda (Koi Koi) - Japanese Cards

    Apr 11, 2023 · Learn about Hanafuda, or Koi Koi, a form of Japanese traditional playing cards. Discover its rich history dating back to the Heian Era & how its played today. Hanafuda cards are a large part of Japanese culture, originating …

  8. japanathand.com
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    Learn to play traditional Japanese card games

    Jul 20, 2023 · There are a variety of Japanese card games and decks that are still being played today. Learn some of the most popular, so that you can too.

  9. Britannica
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    Hanafuda | Japanese, Traditional, Game | Britannica

    Sep 28, 2024 · hanafuda, (Japanese: “flower cards”), deck of 48 cards divided into 12 suits of four cards. Each suit is named for a month of the year and pictures a flower identified with that month. The cards are tiny, only 2 1/8 by 1 1/4 …

  10. YouGoJapan
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    How to Play Hanafuda (花 札) – YouGoJapan

    Just one of a number of types of Karuta playing card, Hanafuda (Flower Cards) is a traditional Japanese set which was the initial product of Nintendo way back in 1898, when the company was first founded.

  11. The World of Playing Cards
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    Japanese Playing Cards — Japanese Playing Cards

    In general terms, Japanese playing cards are of two types: ‘ Awase ’ or ‘matching pairs’ cards and Portuguese or Spanish-derived ‘ Dragon ’ type cards. These have dragons on the aces and are believed to have originated in Spain, Italy …

  12. momentslog.com
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    The Meaning Behind Japanese Hanafuda Cards

    Jul 13, 2024 · Japanese Hanafuda cards are a fascinating blend of art, culture, and history, offering a unique glimpse into Japan’s rich heritage. These small, intricately designed cards are not just tools for playing games; they are a …

  13. janbox.com
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    Hanafuda – Let’s play a traditional Japanese game - Janbox.com

  14. hanafuda
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    花札 | 화투 | hanafuda - koi-koi - japanese playing cards

  15. Maximillian Laumeister | Personal Website
    https://www.maxlaumeister.com/articles/hanafuda-beginners-guide

    Hanafuda Beginner’s Guide & Cheat Sheet (Part 1: Sakura)

  16. The World of Playing Cards
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    Hanafuda Flower Cards — The World of Playing Cards

  17. sakura.co
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    How to Play Hanafuda-Traditional Japanese Playing Cards

  18. Sugoi Mart
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    Hanafuda: The Japanese Playing Cards - Sugoi Mart by Japan …

  19. pencilfirstgames.com
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    Hanafuda - Pencil First Games

  20. chihoharazaki.com
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    Chiho Harazaki - Tape Art - Hanafuda Project

  21. WikiHow
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    How to Play Karuta: Traditional Japanese Card Game Rules

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