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Hanafuda Art Exhibition

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Brownies CARTA DE FLOR (Hanafuda) Art Exhibition

Manufactured by Nintendo, which has a 133-year history of Hanafuda production

©Brownies

CARTA DE FLOR Production Staff

◆Art director

Shinichi Kameoka

◆Art leader

Koji Tsuda

◆Designer

Yurina Nakamura

Suzuno Takeda

◆Manufacture

Nintendo Co., Ltd.

"Hanafuda" is a traditional set of playing cards in Japan, featuring 48 cards adorned with beautiful flowers and plants, representing the months of the year. These cards have been enjoyed by the Japanese people as a game for gambling and entertainment since the Edo period. Over time, Hanafuda has also gained popularity in countries like Korea and Hawaii. The best part is that the artwork on Hanafuda cards is in the public domain, allowing for a wide variety of unique and original designs.

Enter Brownies, a Japanese game production company known for incorporating captivating visuals inspired by classic fantasy worlds, such as "The Lord of the Rings," into their own games. Now, they proudly present their original Hanafuda cards, which beautifully blend traditional Japanese style with a touch of Western fantasy. The 48 cards have been recreated with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in stunningly artistic illustrations and designs.

Don't miss the chance to admire and appreciate these masterfully crafted cards at the "Brownies CARTA DE FLOR (Hanafuda) Art Exhibition." And while you're there, be sure to check out the exclusive limited edition merchandise available for purchase!

We're honoured to host this world-first exhibition in the sacred land of "The Lord of the Rings," New Zealand. We look forward to sharing this unique cultural experience with you!

Special Guest -SHINICHI KAMEOKA

Shinichi Kameoka is a Japanese game creator, character designer, and illustrator. He is the former president of the company Brownie Brown and the current president of Brownies Co., Ltd.

In 1990, he won an award in Shogakukan's newcomer manga artist contest and made his debut as a manga artist in the monthly Shonen Magazine under the pen name "Shinta Kameoka."

In 1991, he joined Square Co., Ltd. (now Square Enix Holdings) as a computer game graphic designer and was responsible for character design in series such as "Seiken Densetsu" (Mana series).

In February 2000, he left Square along with some colleagues and, with investment from Nintendo Co., Ltd., established Brownie Brown Co., Ltd. on June 30, 2000. He became the president of the company and continued his role as a character designer. He worked on character designs and game development production for titles like the "Seiken Densetsu" series and the "Magical Vacation" series.

In February 2012, he left Brownie Brown and, on the 14th of the same month, founded Brownies Co., Ltd., where he assumed the role of president.

Brownies Corporate History

- 2012: Brownies Co., Ltd. was established in Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino City, Tokyo.

- July 2013: Released the Nintendo 3DS game "Fantasy Life: LINK!" (published by Level-5).

- October 2013: Launched the iOS/Android game "Shooting Yuusha" (published by GMO).

- April 2017: Released the iOS/Android game "EGGLIA - Legend of the Redcap" (published by DMM.com).

- November 2016: Launched the iOS/Android game "Seventh Rebirth" (published by GungHo Online Entertainment).

- August 2018: Released the iOS/Android game "EGGLIA - The Final Egg" (published by Brownies).

- June 2019: Released the Nintendo Switch game "Doraemon Story of Seasons" (published by Bandai Namco Entertainment).

- July 2020: Released the PlayStation 4 version of "Doraemon Story of Seasons" and the Windows version in October (published by Bandai Namco Entertainment).

- December 2021: Released the Nintendo Switch game "EGGLIA Rebirth," which marked Brownies' first self-published title.

- December 2022: Opened the official merchandise shop "BROWNIES Shop" and began selling the original playing cards "CARTA DE FLOR" to commemorate Brownies' 10th anniversary.