Japan : described and illustrated by the Japanese (1897)
Brinkley, F. (Frank), 1841-1912, Mundy, Arthur J, Okakura, Kakuzō, 1862-1913 · Boston : J.B. Millet company · leaf 38
JAPAN. 251 playgrounds. Business is entirely limited to the sale or purchase of “treasure-ships” ( takara - bune), a favorite toy typical of good fortune, sweet sake and bean jelly ( yokan ), carried about by hucksters whose musical cries enhance the general festivity. The shops are not shut, but… … soled with paper to a thickness of one or two making a toilet. inches, serve for battleboards, and they kick with marvellous dexterity. Japan added a battle-board, and thus adapted the amusement to both sexes, while, at the same time, bringing its paraphernalia within the range of decorative art.…
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