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japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets
japanese poetry card sets

japanese poetry card sets

$48.00

These Japanese poetry cards turn a reading into a lively test of memory and quick reactions. They feature the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (one hundred poems by one hundred poets), with illustrated poet cards for reading aloud and separate cards carrying each poem’s ending. As the opening lines are read, players race to find the matching ending.

The Chrysanthemums and Bridge and maple leaves editions are beginner practice sets, intended for learning the poems and matching their opening lines to their endings. The other five are standard editions for traditional play, where knowing the verses helps you recognise the matching card before the reader finishes.

There’s plenty to enjoy in the illustrated portraits even if you don’t read Japanese. Choose from seven boxed editions.

Each set comes in its own box. Text in Japanese. Keep the cards dry. Wear to the boxes varies between sets.

Approx. 16 × 11.5 cm. Box sizes vary between editions.

Sourced in Japan.