Playing Cards from Japan
Ainu culture
A terrific deck of cards made by Nintendo c.1979 with original designs on every card showing the Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan.
Akadama Honey Wine by Nintendo
Suntory Akadama Honey Wine playing cards manufactured by Nintendo, Japan, c.1970.
Akahachi
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by Anthony Lee
After Mekuri games such as Unsun Karuta and Tenshô Karuta were banned by the authorities, especially if played with foreign cards, their appearance was disguised.
Back to the 80s Lenormand
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by Adam Wintle
History meets pop culture in a 36-card set that pays tribute to Lenormand's legacy and the colourful world of 1980s Japanese-style comics.
Black & White Whisky by Nintendo
Whisky advertising playing cards manufactured by Nintendo Playing Cards Co Ltd for Dodwell & Co., 1960s.
Chandelier No. 55 (Nintendo)
Standard international pattern playing cards made in occupied Japan, c.1950.
Dragon Fanning Deck
This set of cards published by DP Group Ltd (Japan) allows the performer to create different fans
DRRR!!
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by Simon Wintle
DRRR!!, short for Durarara!!, is an anime adaptation of a Japanese light novel written by Ryohgo Narita.
EPCS June 2007 Newsletter Members Only
Waddington Coat of Arms • Livery Bridge/Meteor • Wills Gift Scheme • Wills Goose Girl • Trial By Jury Revisited • SP & FTR Nov 1897 • DLR advert • Fortune Telling Pack • Belgian Aces • Rules of the Road • Jack Daniels Non-Standard • Lecardo Outfit • Karuta • Dr Who Adventures • Thomas Warrender • An Anglo-American Partnership • Happy Families Books • Zovello (part 2 of 3) • Where’s George? • Urania’s Mirror and Astronomia • Inter-Livery Bridge Competition • Shaped Cards • The Corporation Game • My Word Patent (WH Storey cont.) • Contact - An Old Favourite • Waddingtons 1st Ace • Theatre Adverts • Swedish Postcards • Van Genechten pack
EPCS November 2007 Newsletter Members Only
Doctor Who • Great Galumphus • The Zoo That Never Was • James English & Co Road • Magicians Autograph Pack • Rules of The Road • Card Football • Mathemax • Karuta • De La Rue Mouldings • DLR Service • Hats Off! • Carrochi • Zovello (part 3 of 3) • Samuel Lewis • Royal Geographical Whist • Questions, Answers, Questions • Jack Hylton • Tax Wrappers 1883-1960 Review • Fancy Goods Journal Advert • Signboards of Playing Card Makers • Porter’s Ale House • Christmas Cards
Fujitsu playing cards
Colourful advertising pack for Fujitsu Limited, reminiscent of the flower power/psychedelic era.
Glico Almond Chocolate
Glico Almond Chocolate playing cards with designs by Izumi Tamai, produced by Nintendo, Japan.
