Guide to Traditional Japanese Games

A collection of traditional Japanese artifacts including fans, jewelry, and styling items beautifully displayed on a structured layout board

• Board Games

  Essentials for playing traditional Japanese strategy board games.

  • Shogi Board

    A traditional Japanese chess board used for playing Shogi.

  • Shogi Pieces

    Pieces required to play Shogi, typically carved from wood.

  • Go Board

    A wooden board marked with a grid, used for playing Go.

  • Go Stones

    Black and white stones used in the game of Go.

  • Igo Bowls

    Wooden bowls to hold the stones used in the game of Go.

• Outdoor Games

  Equipment for participating in traditional Japanese outdoor games.

  • Hanetsuki Battledores

    Paddle-like rackets used in the traditional game of Hanetsuki.

  • Hane (Shuttlecock)

    Shuttlecock used in Hanetsuki, often brightly decorated.

  • Koma (Spinning Tops)

    Traditional spinning tops used in competitive and solo play.

  • Tako (Kites)

    Japanese kites, traditionally made from washi paper and bamboo.

  • Daruma Otoshi Hammer

    Hammer used to play Daruma Otoshi, a popular stack game.

  • Daruma Blocks

    Wooden blocks used in the game of Daruma Otoshi.

• Indoor Games

  Items needed to enjoy traditional indoor games from Japan.

  • Menko Cards

    Traditional Japanese cards made of thick paper or cardboard used in Menko.

  • Fukuwarai Game Set

    A traditional game akin to 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey.'

  • Sugoroku Board

    Board used to play Sugoroku, a type of Japanese board game similar to Backgammon.

• Game Accessories

  Additional accessories required for a complete game setup.

  • Game Piece Storage Boxes

    Boxes to store and protect traditional game pieces.

  • Scorekeeping Notebook

    A small notebook to keep score during traditional games.

  • Instructions Booklets

    Printed booklets containing rules and strategies of the games.