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Hanafuda (花札, "flower cards") are a style of Japanese playing cards. They are typically smaller than Western playing cards, only 2+1⁄8 by 1+1⁄4 inches (5.4 by 3.2 cm), but thicker and stiffer. On the face of each card is a depiction of plants, tanzaku (短冊), animals, birds, or man-made objects. One single card … See more
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
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 … See more
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Oct 9, 2020 · Hanafuda Card List. A deck of Hanafuda is made up of 12 flower suits (called “hiki”), with 4 cards in each suit. Every suit is a flower or plant that represents one month of the year. January is the Pine Tree, February is Plum …
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