Category： Other Japanese Cultures & TraditionsArea： Hitoyoshi / KumaHitoyoshi, Kumamoto's Hidden Portuguese Card Game: 'Unsun Karuta' Karuta is a popular Japanese card game, garnering overseas attention due to anime and pop culture influences. 'Unsun Karuta' is a hidden Portuguese variant of Karuta, preserved in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture. Learn its history and features!
27.jul 2020
Category： Traditional HandicraftsArea： Hitoyoshi / KumaPainting the 'Kijiuma', a 800-Year Old Local Toy of Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto In Hitoyoshi City, deep in the mountains of Kumamoto Prefecture, the traditional 'Kijiuma' toy has been passed down through centuries. From its somber history to its crafting process, I've visited Hitoyoshi to learn all about its culture.
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