Has anyone done any Japanese themed chip sets? (2 Viewers)

[HanshinTigersfan]

I understand that gambling is taboo in Japan. I've been there a number of times, so this may be a silly question. But I'm looking for examples of any chips anyone has made with anime themes, or Japanese baseball teams like my beloved Hanshin Tigers, perhaps Tori Gates? It is one of my favorite places on earth I love that you can be In the busiest most modern section of a city and walk a mile to be in the most peaceful temple or shrine with six story buildings that were built and have stood for hundreds of years using interlocking wooden joints and zero nails.
Enough gushing over Japan, I just was intrigued if that sort of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and artistry was demonstrated in any chips. I apologize if there is some example right in front of me that I am just to dense to find on this site, but I am not exactly young and a lot of this stuff is a bit foreign to me.
Thank you in advance for any help. This is an amazing community and I have enjoyed every minute I've spent here admiring members incredible chip sets.

 

[kaimat]

Matsui Zens
BCC Samurai Palace

 

[MeridianFC]

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/thre...-uk-micro-stakes-cash-set.93462/#post-1930045

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/my-cpc-sushi-cash-set.101457/

There’s another one a fellow in England did that I can’t find at the moment.

 

[HanshinTigersfan]

Thank you for the leads

 

[AlbinoDragon]

Maybe not Japan specifically, but a subtle nod to one of my favorite anime, so Japan-adjacent.

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/a-d-s-devils-nest-cpc-customs.78031/

 

[TheRealTeddyKGB]

I always thought this would make a great NCV inlay:

UN Spacy / Macross

 

[TheOffalo]

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/cpc-jockey-mold-cash-set-yoshis.103990/

 

[HanshinTigersfan]

I always thought this would make a great NCV inlay:
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UN Spacy / Macross

That would be fantastic, right out of my childhood

https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/cpc-jockey-mold-cash-set-yoshis.103990/

The yoshi set is sweet, thanks for sharing that link

 

[TheRealTeddyKGB]

That would be fantastic, right out of my childhood


The yoshi set is sweet, thanks for sharing that link

Mine too! The only problem is that almost every chip I designed had some white on it. (Max, Milia, Roy & Hikaru) Now that I think about it I think I have an idea that might work. To be continued....

 

[HanshinTigersfan]

Mine too! The only problem is that almost every chip I designed had some white on it. (Max, Milia, Roy & Hikaru) Now that I think about it I think I have an idea that might work. To be continued....

I can't wait to see where your macross idea takes you.

 

[Big Money]

not a great close up, but you get the idea...

 

[HanshinTigersfan]

View attachment 1150108not a great close up, but you get the idea...

Awesome! I love the traditional artwork. Thank you for sharing

 

[TheRealTeddyKGB]

View attachment 1150108not a great close up, but you get the idea...

I still have dibs on those white!

 

[NoNamePokerGuy]

not a great close up, but you get the idea...

Are there more of those white hot stamped t-molds in the wild?

 

[TeddyFSB]

Pretty rare nowdays

 

[greenchip]

Hanshin tigers logo and MGM lion logo look similar in my opinion, so I suggest using the logo like MGM chips, like Hansin Hotel/Casino?

Or add Tori gates, favorite phrase, or anything to do with Hanshin like Hanshin train. Change design by denomination, like Ritz Carlton chips. Shows more craftsmanship of chip inlay design, while most chip designs are same across all denomination just different number like $1 $5 $25... I know Japan uses trains like cars in the US, so might be cool to add a modern taste in addition to the traditional Tori gates.

 

[Big Money]

Hanshin tigers logo and MGM lion logo look similar in my opinion, so I suggest using the logo like MGM chips, like Hansin Hotel/Casino?

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Or add Tori gates, favorite phrase, or anything to do with Hanshin like Hanshin train. Change design by denomination, like Ritz Carlton chips. Shows more craftsmanship of chip inlay design, while most chip designs are same across all denomination just different number like $1 $5 $25... I know Japan uses trains like cars in the US, so might be cool to add a modern taste in addition to the traditional Tori gates.

What about Samurai Palace?

 

[greenchip]

What about Samurai Palace?

Much better than Tiger Palace that was used to make money off serious chippers.

Hanshin is hard to pronounce honestly. Samurai is easy too plus easy to show the Japanese theme from its name.

 

[RichMahogany]

Much better than Tiger Palace that was used to make money off serious chippers.

Hanshin is hard to pronounce honestly. Samurai is easy too plus easy to show the Japanese theme from its name.

It’s easy to pronounce actually.

It’s Han-sheen

 

[greenchip]

It’s easy to pronounce actually.

It’s Han-sheen

Agreed I took Hanshin train once when I visited Osaka decades ago and that’s how they announced themselves at the station.