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Tokiwa (常磐, Eternal), also known as Marufuku Tokiwa (丸福常磐), was one of Nintendo’s budget brands of hanafuda decks.
It mimics the label design of a Murai Bros. cigarette brand of the same name. The sky and trees have become less detailed, and the word ‘Tokiwa’ written in roman letters has been replaced with the word ‘MARUFUKU’ also written in roman letters.
Label of the cigarette brand of the same name.
The wrapper label is also unique in that the label illustration wraps both sides of the wrapper.
Unopened deck with side of wrapper visible.
It was the 13th highest-ranking brand in Nintendo’s hanafuda lineup, behind Kikumaku and followed by Hatsuzakura.
It is known to be used during the 1920’s and 1930’s, and was discontinued very early. Existing decks have become quite rare.
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Wrapper label. |
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Individual box label. Note the word Nintendo at bottom left corner. |
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Label from two-deck wooden box. |