Vintage Japanese Poem Card Game (SKU: 25D-168) -

Vintage Japanese Hyakunin Isshu Karuta Poem Card Game - 1970s Showa Era (25D-168)

SKU:
25D-168
$160.00
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Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Poem Card Game, Showa Era (SKU 25D-168)

Elegant Hyakunin Isshu karuta set in a wooden tomobako storage box

This vintage Japanese poem card game is a complete Hyakunin Isshu karuta set, housed in a finely crafted wooden tomobako hand-brushed with the characters 百人一首 on the lid. The thick, gold-edged cards feature classical waka verses and delicate landscape imagery, evoking the refined aesthetics of traditional New Year gatherings and competitive karuta matches.

Beautifully preserved and accompanied by a reference booklet and protective cloths, this Showa-era set is ideal for studying classical poetry, playing uta-garuta with family and friends, or displaying as a compact piece of Japanese literary culture in your home or collection.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (vintage)
  • Material: Lacquered / gilt paper cards, wooden storage box, cloth wraps, paper booklet
  • Use: Traditional Hyakunin Isshu karuta (uta-garuta) poem card game and decorative display
  • Features: Complete poem and reading cards with gold borders, hand-brushed 百人一首 tomobako, reference booklet, colorful protective fukusa-style cloths, richly illustrated classical motifs
  • Dimensions: --
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light, age-appropriate wear to cards and box

A refined choice for karuta enthusiasts, Hyakunin Isshu students, and collectors of vintage Japanese games.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.