Hanafuda Card Games
() are a type of Japanese playing cards. They are typically smaller than Western playing cards, only , but thicker and stiffer. On the face of each card is a depiction of plants, , animals, birds, or man-made objects. One single card depicts a human. The back side is usually plain, without a pattern or design of any kind, and traditionally colored either red or black. are used to play a variety of games including and . Outside Japan In Korea, are known as (, Hanja: ) and made of plastic with a textured back side. The most popular game is '' Go-stop'' (), commonly played during special holidays such as Lunar New Year and (). In Hawaii, is used to play Sakura. is also played in Micronesia, where it is known as and is used to play a four-person game, which is often played in partnerships. History 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. Th ...
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