This karuta is designed to help you learn the Japanese alphabet (gojūon) and the names of Japan's prefectures while having fun. It includes the "i" and "e" cards for "ya, i, yu, e, yo." The front of the cards describes the characteristics of each prefecture. The back of the cards features the stroke order of hiragana, words, and maps illustrating local products and features. The prefectural capitals are also listed, so you can gain a variety of knowledge! There are no folds or stains, but the corners of the cards are slightly curled (see photo 5). 48 cards Text by Ichiro Okamoto Illustrations by BOOSUKA Sekai Bunka Publishing