“fudakurabe” is a handcrafted board game that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with gaming culture. It allows you to enjoy Japanese culture both as a decorative piece and a game, making it perfect for special moments with loved ones, as a gift for someone important, or as a collection to brighten your life. As a craft, it features the enjoyment of traditional Japanese art, depicting “the changing of the seasons” and “the tale of demon extermination” inspired by ukiyo-e, allowing you to freely rearrange and display the wooden tiles like folding screen paintings. The delicate designs are characterized by the silkscreen printing technique, with each piece carefully finished. As a board game, it offers the psychological tactics reminiscent of traditional games like cho-han and hanafuda, with the tactile and auditory pleasure unique to wooden tiles adding a rich flavor to the play. It features a simple yet profound rule structure that can be enjoyed by 2 to 5 players. In terms of materials and craftsmanship, the box is made of camphor (kusunoki), a fragrant wood revered since ancient times as a symbol of longevity and insect repellence. The tiles are made of zelkova (keyaki), a representative Japanese hardwood used in temples, shrines, and high-end furniture. The woodworking, from material selection to processing and assembly, is entirely handcrafted by artisans, achieving a unique charm not found in mass-produced items through meticulous finishing and high-precision woodworking techniques. The printmaking employs the silkscreen technique, combining beauty and durability through a process reminiscent of ukiyo-e, layering colors one by one.

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