The saying "Even a dog, if it walks, will encounter a stick..." is the origin of this dog-themed karuta. Shin-sen-sha edition. The sharp and charming silhouette illustrations on the cards are also nice. Outer box: 11.5 x 16 x 2 cm Contents are completely unused. I didn't spread out the cards for photos because the obi (paper band) was still attached. The corners of the box are slightly damaged. Shipped via Yu-packet Post. Includes the 48 characters of the iroha poem. Cards for "wi" and "we" are also included. The "n" card is replaced with "kyo" (Kyoto), supposedly due to the meaning of "un" (luck/fate). There are also unfamiliar proverbs, making it educational.