"Inubou Karuta" is a classic children's "iroha karuta" that starts with "Inu mo arukeba bou ni ataru" (Even a dog, if it walks, will hit a stick/get lucky). It has been popular since the Edo period and is a popular educational tool for learning proverbs and hiragana while playing. With simple and charming picture cards and reading cards that explain the meaning of the proverbs, you can enjoyably learn Japanese wisdom and culture through karuta. Features and How to Play: "I" card is "Inu mo arukeba bou ni ataru": A type of iroha karuta, it's called "Inubou Karuta" because the first "i" card starts with "Inu mo arukeba bou ni ataru." Learning Elements: The reading cards have the hiragana spelling and meaning of the proverbs, and the picture cards have illustrations that match the content. How to Play: Spread the picture cards on the playing area. Decide who will read the reading cards, and when a card is read, find and take the corresponding picture card. When all the cards are taken, the person with the most cards wins. Target age: Around 3 years old is a guideline, and it's also ideal for learning hiragana.