The Kamiarizuki Playing Cards draw inspiration from the profound and mystical tales of Japanese mythology, stories where the divine quietly intersects with the human world. In Japanese lore, the lunar month of October (around Gregorian November) is a sacred time when all the gods of Japan gather at Izumo Grand Shrine. Everywhere else, this becomes Kami-Nashi-Zuki (神無月); the Month Without Gods. But in Izumo, it is celebrated as Kami-Ari-Zuki (神在月); the Month With Gods. A period of divine councils deciding matters of human bonds, love, and harvest.

At the heart of this convergence is the rabbit, revered in Izumo as a benevolent guide and messenger of en (縁,えん); fated connections. This stems from the ancient myth of The Hare of Inaba (因幡の白兎, Inaba no Shirousagi), where the deity Ōkuninushi’s act of kindness toward a wounded white hare was repaid with a prophecy of love and triumph.

By weaving together this divine assembly and the rabbit’s role as a symbol of guidance and fate, we bring you a deck that embodies forming connections. Each card is part of a larger visual story. One that reflects the sacred gathering, hidden blessings, and the gentle guidance of its messenger.

The MINI Edition is the Half Size of a Standard Poker-Size deck (the horizontal half of the deck – so it’s shaped like thin strips). The box is pearlescent with embossing and foiling. Perfect for slipping into your pocket as a travel companion.