Hatsuzakura (初櫻, First Cherry Blossom) was one of Nintendo’s budget brands of hanafuda decks.
It was the 14th highest-ranking brand in Nintendo’s hanafuda lineup, behind Tokiwa and followed by Hyaku-en.
It is known to be used from the 1920’s through the late 1950’s before being discontinued.
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Wrapper label probably from 1930’s or early 1940’s. Depicted in a late Taisho Nintendo Brands and Chihofuda Poster. |
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Wrapper label probably from 1930’s or early 1940’s. Depicted in an early showa Nintendo Brands and Chihofuda Poster. There are characters around the Marufuku logo stating that it’s a registered trademark. |
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Wrapper label from a 1941-1944 deck. Less detailed, and the cherry blossom petals are solid gold colored instead of being just gold outlines. |
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Wrapper label from a 1957-1959 deck. A more colorful version of the same label design, with blue shape with gold outline, gold lettering,and numerous pink cherry blossoms. |
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Label from a two-deck wooden box. |