Hyottoko Mask Hannya Kijin Kei masks were used

Kijin Kei masks were used in rituals on New Year's Eve to repel demons and evil spirits from the local shrine or temple

Traditional Japanese Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask

Fudo Myo-o (不動明王)

and summoning the gods for rain or a good harvest

Traditional Japanese Onna Ko Omote Mask

Hyottoko Mask Hannya Kijin Kei masks were usedTraditional Japanese Hyottoko Mask Description The story is that Hyottoko () is a boy who wants to work, but who fails at all the jobs he is given until finally he is given responsibility for keeping the communal fire going by blowing the flames, whilst everyone else is out at work. His name means Fire Boy, and according to the legend, his face became distorted and blackened through the blowing of the fire . Noh Story line is that Fox and Hyottoko are