Discover classic Japanese poetry in card form with the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Ogurayama karuta set, the most orthodox version of this beloved game, designed primarily for practice.
Each card measures 2.9 by 2.0 inches (75 by 52 mm) and is printed on thick green paper made specifically for Hyakunin Isshu play. The complete set includes 100 reading cards, 100 grab cards, and a dedicated explanatory book, all housed in a box measuring 4.6 by 1.9 by 6.5 inches (117 by 48 by 164 mm).
Ogura Hyakunin Isshu is a traditional Japanese game built around a famed anthology of one hundred poems by one hundred poets. A reader chants the opening lines of a poem while players race to grab the card bearing its conclusion. This particular set comes from Kyoto Oishi Tengu-do, a renowned karuta workshop founded in 1800 during the Kansei 12 era, long known throughout Japan for its dedication to karuta craftsmanship.
This brand new set makes a wonderful gift for poetry lovers, game nights, or anyone curious about a centuries-old Japanese tradition. Please note that returns cannot be accepted once the box has been opened.
Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Ogurayama karuta card set by Kyoto Oishi Tengu-do, a renowned karuta shop founded in 1800 (Kansei 12). This orthodox, practice-oriented edition uses thick green paper made specifically for Hyakunin Isshu.
Includes 100 reading cards, 100 playing cards, and one Ogura Hyakunin Isshu explanatory booklet. Box size: 117 x 48 x 164 mm (4.6 x 1.9 x 6.5 in). Card size: 75 x 52 mm (2.9 x 2.0 in).
