The good people from Hanzismatter dot com were so kind to translate the rug on my room, the one I got last year from Kirill..
The content is rather wierd & very incoherent.. the following are translations of the kanji, first first & second second :D
万歲 = 10,000 years, also known as "banzai"
美 = beautiful, pretty; pleasing
盆栽 = miniature plants, also known as "bonsai"
祭 = sacrifice to, worship
合氣道 = way of harmony with the universe, also known as "aikido"
勝 = victory; excel, be better than
望 = to look at, look forward; to hope, expect
日本 = Japan; Japanese
氷 = ice, frost, icicles; cold
祝 = pray for happiness or blessings
空手 = empty handed, weaponless, also known as "karate"
酒 = wine, spirits, liquor, alcoholic beverage
Check the Hanzi site for more explenation :)