Actually there is a modern version of this (tradition) called karuta. There will be 2 cards (these are made of paper) . One will have a phrase and the starting letter (hiragana or katakana) will be emphasized. Another will be a picture card that will have a relation to the phrase and also include the letter as well. All the cards are presented face up and people have to grab the pairs.
The following page links to one of the most valuable karuta cards ever made. A 1949 karuta card set that featured Babe Ruth (Ruth died in 1948 and was extremely popular in Japan
Actually there is a modern version of this (tradition) called karuta. There will be 2 cards (these are made of paper) . One will have a phrase and the starting letter (hiragana or katakana) will be emphasized. Another will be a picture card that will have a relation to the phrase and also include the letter as well. All the cards are presented face up and people have to grab the pairs.
The following page links to one of the most valuable karuta cards ever made. A 1949 karuta card set that featured Babe Ruth (Ruth died in 1948 and was extremely popular in Japan
https://prestigecollectiblesauction.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=5677
Ruth looking good :D
Not as artistic as a painted clam but yes, a beautiful card.