Whole Love Kyoto 100-Year Karuta – Stories of 50 Historic Shops – Made in Japan

Description

Product Description

Step into the heart of Kyoto’s timeless legacy with Whole Love Kyoto’s “100-Year Kyoto Karuta”, a beautifully crafted karuta (traditional Japanese playing cards) set that brings to life stories from over 100 years of Kyoto’s most revered long-established shops. Perfect for history buffs, Japanophiles, and gift-givers seeking an authentic cultural experience.

Key Features

  • Authentic Kyoto Stories
    – 50 hand-collected episodes from long-running Kyoto shops (each with 100+ years of heritage), researched on foot—no internet sources.
    – Each “yomi-fuda” (reading card) shares insider anecdotes that break down the high-barrier mystique of Kyoto’s venerable establishments.

  • Artisan-Quality Karuta by Ōishi Tengudō
    – Produced by Ōishi Tengudō, a karuta master since 1800, whose family tradition includes crafting the famed Ogura Hyakunin-Isshu cards.
    – Card backs feature elegant drawings of each shop’s façade and founding year.

  • Interactive Learning Leaflet
    – A mini guide maps a “100-Year Kyoto Journey,” highlighting all 50 locations and offering bonus trivia that didn’t fit on the cards.

  • Traditional Meets Modern
    – Under the Whole Love Kyoto ethos “Old Things, New Life,” artisans and designers collaborate to breathe contemporary relevance into classical Kyoto crafts.

What’s Inside

  • 50 Karuta Cards (25 yomi-fuda “reading” cards + 25 e-fuda “picture” cards)

  • Full-Color Leaflet with detailed shop map and extended stories

  • Durable Paper Box (14 × 10.3 × 6 cm) designed for easy storage and display

Why You’ll Love It

  • Cultural Immersion: Learn Kyoto’s hidden gems and century-old traditions in a fun, game-like format.

  • Artisanal Craft: Feel the weight and texture of premium Japanese paper, lovingly finished by master craftsmen.

  • Conversation Starter: Display the cards or play with friends and family—each turn reveals a new story from Kyoto’s golden past.

  • Perfect Gift: Ideal for travelers, history enthusiasts, educators, and collectors of fine paper goods.

Product Details

  • Origin: Made in Japan

  • Material: 100% Japanese paper

  • Dimensions: 14 cm (W) × 10.3 cm (D) × 6 cm (H)

Bring home a piece of Kyoto’s storied tradition—order the Whole Love Kyoto 100-Year Karuta Set today and embark on a journey through a century of craftsmanship, culture, and culinary delights!