Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto quiet dance involving four dancers

quiet dance involving four dancers in matching masks

You cannot visit Japan without seeing countless lucky Daruma (達磨) dolls and little round red guys at temples and in many shops and homes

is a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for

Ouashiro and Tamano

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Furyumen Mask by Ichiryu Kajiwara Susanoo-no-Mikoto quiet dance involving four dancersTraditional Japanese Furyumen Mask Description Furyumen () is an oni (demon or ogre) from Saga prefecture in Kyushu, Japan. There is a female and a male mask. The female mask with wide open mouth, extended tongue, and many wrinkles. The male with the mouth closed and large horns. The masks would be worn in two traditional dances, "Otonari" and "Hahagaura ura", to the rhythm of flutes and drums. The dance is performed to protect against natural