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My Mystery Tube. | Asian Antiques1422 of 1894 |  |  |
Posted 2 years ago
Sakura
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I got this cause it looked so cool and the sticks have both numbers and Kanji on them. I have no clue what they are for. I have a debate going with a friend on what they are. He thinks they're for some type of stick game. I think they might be from a Shinto Shrine for getting your fortune at new years or something. Everything is made from wood, including the tube. If anybody has any idea I would love to hear it. XD
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It is a fortune telling game. You make a wish, shake the tube up, pull one stick out and then match the number from the stick to a booklet that has what your fortune is. I would say you are missing the book. I have one from Okinawa. Let me know if you would like me to copy my booklet for you.
Hi Bonnie. Thank you so much. That would be wonderful! If you want you can send it to my e-mail @ sakura-dono@hotmail.com. I cant wait to tell my friend. XD
It has been sent so check junk mail too.....have fun playing