Japanese House is unlocked when the player begins the game for 'pay to play' requiring crystals or level 5 requiring only energy and coins. The opening levels for Japanese House, previously levels 5 and 6 respectively, were changed with the Family Mystery Update (v1.31.3100).
Japanese House was originally called Window to Metropolis. The picture received a complete make-over and name change as part of the Valentines 2014 Update.
From the Diary:
"There was a picture of a Japanese house in the next magical photograph I restored. It had an elegant interior, cozy atmosphere and even a garden with Sakura - you won't find any other place quite like it"
Modifications in 2019[]
Hidden object item changes (January 2019)[]
Japanese House received an update with the Chinese Festivities Update (January 2019.) The images of the hidden object items were changed extensively but the background remained unchanged. Many are similar to the former objects, but their appearance and hiding spots have been changed. The items can take different forms. In Silhouette mode the silhouettes match the shape of the hidden object to be found in the current play. The objects to be found in Pieces mode have been changed as well. In addition, many other objects, "red herrings", appear during some of the plays. For example, sometimes there is a globe next to the drum in the foreground. The globe is not among the list of items to find. There are quite a few "red herrings" but these items do not change locations. The number of extra items which are present for a play increases as the picture level advances from Novice up.
Morphs mode changes (May 2019)[]
The number of morphing objects which are to be found was increased at all picture levels with the Fulfilling Dreams Update. In Trainee level, it increased from 4 to 5 morphs. Magister and higher levels increased from 10 to 20 morphs.
Items[]
The following is a list of hidden items found in Japanese House. Depending on the Picture Level and Game Mode you may not have to find all the items in one visit. Morphs and Pieces modes have their own items that need to be found, separate from those listed below.
- Bag
- Butterfly
- Castle
- Clothes hanger
- Crane
- Daruma doll
- Dinosaur
- Folding screen
- Fox
- Geta sandal
- Gloves²
- Japanese Flag
- Japanese symbol
- Koi fish²
- Mount Fuji²
- Noh mask
- Omamori
- Sake flask²
- Samurai helmet
- Scissors
- Shuriken²
- Teapot
- Typewriter
- Yin-yang symbol
- Zen garden
Resource Demands and Rewards for Playing[]
The amount of energy required to play Japanese House will increase as the level of the Picture is increased. The experience points and coins rewards for each win of the Picture will also increase to match the increase in resource demands, as will the pool of potential collection item rewards.
The pool of rewards available for each successful game of Japanese House contains both Collection Items and Combining Elements:
Level | Resource Demands | Minimum Resource Rewards | Potential Game Item Rewards Pool | ||||
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Energy Points | Special Items | Experience Points | Coins | Combining Elements | Collection Items | Other | |
Novice | 16 | N/A | 60 | 80 | N/A | Courier figurine | N/A³ |
Trainee | 19 | N/A | 70 | 90 | Winding Key; Mad Hat | + Captain figurine; Sextant
|
Same as Novice |
Detective | 22 | N/A | 80 | 100 | + Silver Winding Key
|
+ Spyglass; Carnations; Violets
|
Same as Novice |
Pro | 25 | N/A | 90 | 110 | + Gold Winding Key
|
+ Wolf ring; Falcon ring; Ouija board; Rabbit's foot
|
Same as Novice |
High Explorer | 28 | N/A | 100 | 120 | Same as Pro | + Athletic shoes; Whistle; Fabergé egg; Easter egg
|
Same as Novice |
Academician | 31 | N/A | 110 | 130 | Same as Pro | + Pearl "Abernathy"; Pearl "Arco Valley"; Pearl "Hope"; A sperm whale
|
Same as Novice |
Magister | 34 | N/A | 120 | 140 | Same as Pro | + Vacuum annihilator; A piston screwdriver; Precision pyrography tool; Notebook
|
Same as Novice |
Professor | 37 | N/A | 130 | 150 | Same as Pro | + "California", "Philadelphia", "Dragon", "Banzai", "Unagi tempura" roll; Brush and dustpan; Pail and rug; Broom; Laundry detergent; Spray Cleaner; Bookmark with chain, pointer, blacklight, clip; Sticky bookmark
|
Same as Novice |
Grand Magister | 40 | N/A | 140 | 160 | Same as Pro | + Birthday, Housewarming, Job promotion, College acceptance, Newborn baby card; Yukata; Obi; Hakama; Zori; Geta
|
Same as Novice |
Note: In addition to the items listed above, other items may also be in the list of potential rewards for a particular play of the picture depending on what game mode it is currently in (e.g. items from the Venetian Masks collection if it is in Text mode) or if there is an active quest involving the picture. Japanese House is one of the pictures that may reward event special items after completion of the event (either finished with all challenges or regular end) until the next main version update.
Slideshow[]
This slideshow has at least two examples of each of these modes: Text, Morphs, Silhouette, Pieces, and Pairs. This gives an idea of how the extra items can change from play to play. Unlike most pictures in the game, these extra items are in addition to the list of hidden object items which must be found. On some browsers, the slideshow may display as individual images.
Hints[]
- An omamori is a Japanese amulet. It looks like a tag for clothing.
Notes and Historical Information[]
Gallery of Images Prior to January 2019[]
Hidden Object Items before January 2019[]
The previous hidden object item images are presented here for historical game imformation. These items did not have major name changes. Only the images changed.
Item | Regular Image | Silhouette |
---|---|---|
Bag | ||
Butterfly | ||
Castle | ||
Clothes Hanger | ||
Crane | ||
Daruma Doll | ||
Dinosaur | ||
Folding Screen | ||
Fox | ||
Koi¹ | ||
Geta Sandal | ||
Glove | ||
Japanese Flag | ||
Japanese Symbol | ||
Jug | ||
Mt. Fuji¹ | ||
Noh Mask | ||
Omamori | ||
Samurai Helmet | ||
Scissors | ||
Shuriken Star | ||
Teapot | ||
Typewriter | ||
Yin-Yang Symbol | ||
Zen Garden¹ |
Item Notes:[]
- The Hanami Festival Update (April 2018) made the following changes:
- Carp Koi was renamed Koi
- Fujiyama was renamed Mt. Fuji
- Garden Item was renamed Zen Garden
- The Chinese Festivities Update (January 2019) made the following changes:
- Glove was renamed Gloves
- Jug was renamed Sake flask
- Koi was renamed Koi fish
- Mt Fuji was renamed Mount Fuji
- Shuriken Star was renamed Shuriken
- Explorer's Eye was removed as a potential reward with the Christmas Magic Update (december 2018).