In Tokyo, the sakura are in full bloom now, though it’s been rainy the last few days, which dampens the possibility of having a little hanami picnic. But this time of year always makes me think of playing hanafuda with friends in a park. I don’t talk about my cards as much as I’d like to. So this season is a good reminder to remind you about them! Hanafuda are Japanese flower cards. They’re traditionally smaller and firmer than poker cards you might be familiar with, but years ago I m...
