{"product_id":"hyakunin-isshu-poetry-cards-premium-class-paulownia-box","title":"Hyakunin-Isshu Poetry Cards \/ Premium Class \/ Paulownia Box","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eThe front of the card is made of beautiful and elegant Washi paper, which is said to be durable and resistant to deterioration, and the back is covered with gold and silver leaf.\u003cbr\u003eThe luxurious appearance and feel of this carefully handcrafted product can be enjoyed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the Hyakunin Isshu?\u003cbr\u003eThe Hyakunin Isshu is a collection of waka poems by 100 representative poets from the Asuka period to the early Kamakura period.\u003cbr\u003eThe object of the game is to listen to the first verse of the poem read by the reader and try to get the card with the last verse written on it as quickly as possible.\u003cbr\u003eHyakunin Isshu is a traditional Japanese game, and its appeal is that it allows players to experience its history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eKaruta is a traditional Japanese game in which players compete with each other to get dozens of rectangular pieces of cardboard with designs, letters, or songs written on them.\u003cbr\u003eIt has long been popular as indoor playground equipment, mainly played during the New Year's holiday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of karuta is said to be the Heian period (794-1185) game called \"Kai-Ooi\". Kai-Ooi was a game played mainly by aristocratic women during the Heian period (794-1185).\u003cbr\u003eIn this game, two shells are divided into two separate shells, and the upper and lower phrases and illustrations of waka poems are written on the shells to find a pair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-16013), \"Nanban karuta\" (similar to playing cards) was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese.\u003cbr\u003eThe Nanban karuta and the shell-covering were fused together, and the game came to be played with paper cards. This is the prototype of today's karuta.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is Competitive Karuta aka martial arts practiced on Tatami?\u003cbr\u003eThe game of karuta was first introduced in 1904 as a competition to promote the benefits of karuta. The fighting over the karuta is so intense that it is also called a martial art on tatami mats.\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, there are manga based on this game, and it has also been made into a movie, making competitive karuta very popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSatoshi Tamura \/ Tamura Shogundo\u003cbr\u003eTamura Shogundo was founded in 1921. Satoshi Tamura was born into a family of karuta craftsmen, and following in his father's footsteps, he is now a karuta craftsman who is dedicated to handcrafting karuta every day.\u003cbr\u003eTamura Shogundo's Hyakunin Isshu is also used in the traditional \"Karuta Hajime New Year's Card Game\" held at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto on January 3 every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC08291_480x480.jpg?v=1695908035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\"The warmth that only handmade paper can bring\"\u003cbr\u003eWe have maintained the traditions of the past without changing our methods. \u003cbr\u003eWe produce our products using techniques that have been refined over many years, taking advantage of the characteristics of each type of paper.\u003cbr\u003eThe handmade karuta will become more and more attractive as the years go by, giving it a warmth that only handmade karuta can provide, and will be used by our customers for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：15.5cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth：20cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight：11cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight：1123g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eJapanese paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about three months for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Tamura Shogundo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44238751367397,"sku":"1871003","price":540000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/DSC08474.jpg?v=1695964691","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/en-kr\/products\/hyakunin-isshu-poetry-cards-premium-class-paulownia-box","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}