WINDMILL Playing Cards, Unopened, Unused ※ Price reduced. Regarding the Playing Card Tax (Trump Ruizei). This was an indirect tax that existed in Japan in the past. It was levied on card games with a strong gambling element, such as mahjong tiles, playing cards, and hanafuda cards. In 1957, the law was completely revised by the enactment of the Playing Card Tax Law (Law No. 173 of 1957 [4]), and the name was also changed to "Playing Card Tax." The revenue from the Playing Card Tax peaked in 1976 (Showa 51) and decreased due to the spread of video game consoles. It was abolished with the reorganization of indirect taxes accompanying the introduction of the consumption tax in 1989. These playing cards are a rare item because they have a stamp and were produced before the tax was abolished. Although not quite antique, it's a slightly interesting item with a Showa retro atmosphere. Contents are unopened. The plastic case has been opened, but the playing cards inside are still wrapped in plastic. These are sold as a set of two decks for Bridge, but they can be used for regular card games, so how about them for those who love analog games? They are also good as a gift. #PlayingCards #CardGames #Stamp #ShowaRetro #Antique #AnalogGames #Bridge - Model Name: WINDMILL - Card Design: Playing Cards - Quantity: 2 sets - Special Cards: Sample Cards - Condition: Unused