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We’re proud to introduce Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawai‘i. This unique set of cards uses native Hawaiian plants and animals for all of the suits.
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Our Extra Large Hanafuda Hawaii Style cards are easy to handle and shuffle. The redesigned images are more colorful and detailed. The smaller box fits in your pocket, and can go with you anywhere.
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The mission of Hanafuda Hawaii is to bring generations a little closer by teaching Hanafuda to a new generation. We hope to preserve this cherished Island tradition so that families, once again, will make more time to play together.
WHAT IS HANAFUDA?
Hanafuda is good fun for everyone! Hanafuda are playing cards from Japan. People play many different games with them.
Hanafuda Hawaii Style cards are especially for the game played in Hawai‘i. We've made the game easy to learn and play. You will be having a great time with friends and family in no time at all.
TESTIMONIALS
Hanafuda Hawaii is about using games and game play to teach young people, and to keep the minds of the elderly active and engaged. We are working with community groups to bring generations together.
Our latest project, Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawai‘i, expands our mission to include environmental awareness, and the preservation of native cultures and ecology.
“ Dear Helen:
I appreciate your's and Jason’s sensitivity, integrity, thoughtfulness, and much care, incorporating the mana‘o from the NH community, in making Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawai‘i pono. Jason is a wonder — such exquisite art work. I too enjoyed playing the game, and the patience of your volunteer sensei working with us.”
—Jean Kajikawa
Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawai‘i
We’re proud to introduce Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawai‘i. This unique set of cards uses native Hawaiian plants and animals for all of the suits.
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NEWS
See an interview by Kupuna Power with Helen Nakano
“Hanafuda Hawaiʻi and Hanafuda Pōʻai”
by: Helen Nakano
Generations Magazine
February/March 2018 | Vol.8/1 Page 24
“I started Hanafuda Pōʻai (friendship circles), where players of all ages can come together to play, socialize. We now have two groups...”
“Hanafuda Nā Pua”
by: Lynn Cook
Ka Wai Ola
Iulai (July) 2016 | Vol.33, No. 7
page 8
“The ancient Japanese card game Hanafuda is all new, all Hawaiian and all ready to grow memories for a new generation...”
“Hanafuda receives isle-style makeover”
by: Lynn Cook
Star Advertiser
July, 17 2016
“The woman behind the card game's new look wants to teach a new generation...”
Video profile of Helen Nakano for 2016 YWCA Leader Lucheon
