Onsen Neko Foil and Gilded Playing Cards

ONSEN 温泉 is the word "Hot spring" in Japanese. With it's long history, when talking about Japanese culture, nature, sightseeing, health, gods..., there is no doubt that the first thing comes to mind is the Onsen~ There are over 3,000 Onsens in Japan (pity that I have only been to 10...) 🛁 An Onsen bath can refresh your body & soul from tiring work, unpleasant life and negativity. It is also benefit to physical health, different types of Onsen water carries different combination of molecules and minerals that provide great health benefits to our body! 💪🏻

TUCK & RED ONSEN PALACE FOILED BACK / 包裝&カードバック

This FULL RED FOILED card back is my favourite part of this deck! Featuring a fascinating night view of sacred Japan temple gate to welcome their distinguished guests - the Lucky Meow Gods! 

Love the back card design already? Let me surprise you more with this tuck box! If you are familiar with the remarkable animation "Spirited Away - 千と千尋の神隠し", one of my favourite animation, I want to take this chance to honour it! RED & GOLD FOILED tuck box illustrates a grand ‘Onsen-palace’ where many cutie Neko deities enjoy their hot-spring here! ⛩ 

And these cool foiling red & gold are all over the deck! Deck side are gilded with a special RED RIPPLE Foil! And a classic golden UKIYOE 浮世絵  wave pattern inside the tuck too! 🌊

 COURT CARDS & LUCKY GODS / コートカード

In Japanese folklore, cats have protective powers and symbolise good fortune. Where-ever you see cat 🐱 that's a good ground you are standing! These court cards are illustrated in very cute cat deities of Japan. The Seven Gods of Luck - SHICHIFUKUJIN 七福神, Izanagi & Izanami, and other Gods. They don't only bring you luck, each card tells you the health benefit of taking an Onsen bath! Cute on face & warm in heart 💗! 

Do these feline deities remind you of anything? BINGO~ the SHINTO NEKO ⛩ (If you are a Charmie Dreams’ fan, these names must be familiar to you!) Thank Herman for contributing in these court cards by inviting his feline friends to join the ONSEN trip with us. His art has brighten up the whole deck to another level~ (Much more closer to "Charmie Approved" standard! 😄😄) 

PIPS & ONSEN COLOURS / エースカード

Since after these years of pandemic & illness we've been through, I've started researching more on body health. Onsen contains an abundant of minerals, the different mineral combination has it's special healing power and also turn the water into special colours! ♠️ ♥️4 pips, 4 colours ♣️♦️ Each pip represents a popular colour of Onsen: Green, Red, Blue & Yellow! Matching up with the health benefits covered in the court cards, your Onsen trip will be more complete! 🎑 Don't miss out the flowers and leaves in background, they are tips for the best season to visit these Onsen! Meow~ 

NUMBER CARDS & ONSEN TOUR GUIDE / ナンバーカード

More Cutie Neko all over the number cards! 🐱 They act as Onsen ambassadors and introducing you to each famous Onsen in Japan! Each card is named by a famous Onsen, with some details to give you a more idea of ​​the hot spring~~ 🥰 I found it so healing watching these adorable cuties bathing as well! 

More than 10 popular Onsen are introduced in these number cards ♨️ Would be amazing to follow along this Onsen road trip! Your favourite Onsen guide ever! Don’t miss the tour guide in the YUOKE collector box ~ More recommendation of secret onsen there!

🃏 Check out the best friend of Onsen Neko! THE BATHING DUCK 🛁 and our childhood bathing buddy too! Definitely deserve it's own little bathing bucket and a special feature on the Joker! These Day & Night Jokers, nothing but CUTEEEEEE~!