IKEMEN Tarot — 78 Cards with Meanings on the Cards
Handsome men, antique gold, and the answers printed where you need them.
A 78-card deck with upright and reversed meanings written on the cards.
- Complete 78-card deck with English titles
- Upright and reversed meanings printed on each card (in Japanese)
- Antique art-nouveau style in gold and deep green
- Japanese guidebook included — see FAQ
What if you never had to stop a reading to look a card up?
The IKEMEN Tarot prints the answer on the card itself: each of the 78 cards carries its meanings for both upright and reversed positions, so beginners can read straight from the table. Around that practicality is a deck of remarkable beauty — a diverse cast of handsome young men painted into a majestic antique world of gold and deep green, with details that keep revealing themselves reading after reading.
Three reasons readers choose this deck
Meanings live on the cards
Interpreting a card is the hardest part of learning tarot. Here the keywords for upright and reversed positions are written on each card face (in Japanese), collapsing the gap between drawing and reading.
An unusually rich art direction
Gold and deep green set an antique, stained-glass mood, and the young men are drawn with distinct personalities — you can read each character's background and thoughts in his expression. Rider Tarot veterans enjoy spotting the deliberate differences from the classic scenes.
Finished for the hand
The 78 cards are soft and smooth to the touch — a tactile finish you will notice on the very first shuffle, made to be handled constantly.
What you receive
The complete 78-card set.
| What's included | 78-card deck, guidebook, box |
|---|---|
| Number of cards | 78 (22 Major + 56 Minor Arcana) |
| Card titles | English, with Japanese meaning keywords |
| On the cards | Upright and reversed meanings (Japanese) |
| Card size | 70 x 120 mm |
| Guidebook | Japanese |
Your first reading
Shuffle
The soft, smooth finish makes the deck a pleasure to mix.
Draw
Pull one card, upright or reversed — both positions are covered.
Read from the card
The printed keywords carry the meaning; the English title links to any reference.
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Five things that make this deck beginner-friendlyRead more
- The lookup step is optionalWith meanings printed on the faces, a reading never stalls — Japanese readers get them instantly, and the English titles keep every card connected to standard references.
- About the Japanese on the cardsThe meaning keywords on the cards are Japanese. Non-Japanese readers use the English titles with any Rider-Waite reference — the deck follows the classic structure.
- Reversals included from day oneMany decks leave reversed meanings to the book. This one prints both directions, so you learn the full technique naturally.
- Characters aid memoryEach card's young man has his own personality and story — faces are easier to remember than abstract symbols.
- A deck that rewards rereadingThe detail density is intentional: no matter how many readings you do, there is always something new to find.
The artwork
A majestic antique world in gold and deep green, populated entirely by handsome men.
The illustration style evokes gilded story-book plates — arched frames, patterned borders, and a cast of young men whose expressions carry each card's mood. The palette holds to golds and deep greens throughout, so the whole deck lays out on a table like panels of one antique mural. Devotees of the Rider Tarot will enjoy hunting the subtle differences worked into each scene.
— Why we printed the meanings —
Every tarot beginner hits the same wall: the card is beautiful, and mute.
"Trial and error, until the deck taught itself."
The IKEMEN Tarot was built through repeated attempts and refinements with one goal — a deck as easy to start as it is deep to stay with. Printing upright and reversed meanings on the cards removed the beginner's wall; the antique gold-and-green world and its cast of characterful men supplied the depth. The passion that went into that long process is what you feel in the finished cards.
From the makers
The IKEMEN Tarot is an original deck by Luna Factory, a Japanese divination maker. Please purchase from authorized retailers.
For days like these
- For beginners who want to read from the very first draw
- For collectors of character art and antique aesthetics
- For Rider Tarot readers who enjoy a new interpretation
— The meanings are already in your hand. —
Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Is this a full tarot deck?
Yes — 78 cards with the complete Major and Minor Arcana, in standard 70 x 120 mm size.
What is written on the cards?
Each card carries its English title plus meaning keywords for both upright and reversed positions. The keywords are in Japanese.
Can I use it without reading Japanese?
Yes — the English titles follow the classic structure, so any Rider-Waite reference supplies the meanings. The printed keywords are a bonus for Japanese readers.
What language is the guidebook?
Japanese. The deck's standard structure keeps every card compatible with English references.
How do the cards feel?
Soft and smooth to the touch — a finish made for constant handling, with detailed printing throughout.
This deck suits you if
- You want meanings available the moment you draw
- You love antique, gilded art styles
- You collect character-driven decks
- You enjoy comparing new decks against the Rider Tarot
Often bought together
Draw. The card explains itself.
Seventy-eight handsome men in gold and deep green, each carrying his own meaning on his own card. A deck that starts easy, reads deep, and never quite runs out of detail.
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