In some parts of north eastern Japan, Hyottoko is regarded as the god of fire. There is a well known folk story in the form of music, izumoyasugibushi (出雲安来節) where a fisherman dances with a bamboo basket, having the same visual expression as the mask of Hyottoko.

In some parts of northeastern Japan, Hyottoko is regarded as the god of fire. There is a well known folk story in the form of music, izumoyasugibushi, where a fisherman dances with a bamboo basket, having the same visual expression as the mask of Hyottoko. During this dance, a person puts five yen coins on their nose.

2014年6月12日 · Hyottoko (name derived from hi “fire” and otoko “man") is wearing a white scarf with blue dots and blows fire through a bamboo pipe, because it is the god of fire in some regions (especially in the Iwate Prefecture, an area famous for its iron industry). However, in other regions the same mask represents just the fool character in peasant ...

2021年2月24日 · From the kabuki mask to the Japanese demon mask, discover the origin and meaning of the most popular traditional Japanese masks. With the current Coronavirus epidemic, masks are more present than ever before, and although Japanese people are very fond of the masuku face mask 😷, we are about to focus on a completely different style of mask ...

In some parts of north eastern Japan, Hyottoko is regarded as the god of fire. There is a well known folk story in the form of music, izumoyasugibushi (出雲安来節) where a fisherman dances with a bamboo basket, having the same visual expression as the mask of Hyottoko.

2025年1月2日 · If you’re a fan of Japanese traditional and pop culture, you would definitely have seen the various masks that are worn. From famous anime characters such as No Face in Spirited Away, to live performances by dancers at festivals, masks are a way of expressing emotion, celebrations, and throwing homage to the history of Japan.

The Hyottoko mask is a funny and colorful mask from Japanese stories. It stands for the god of fire. The name comes from two words: “hi,” which means fire, and “otoko,” which means man. This mask shows a fire-breathing character with a crooked mouth and funny features.

The karura (garuda) mask is one of the stock character masks worn by performers of the ancient Japanese courtly dance art of gigaku. [1][3] The flaming nimbus or halo is known by the name "karura flame" [1] and typically seen adorning behind the statue of the Fudō-myōō (不動明王)).

2023年9月25日 · The “Hyottoko” is a mask of a man with a pointed mouth and a frightened expression. It is often said that the name “Hyottoko”(ひょっとこ) originated from “hi” (ひ), which means “fire,” and “otoko”(男), which means “man.” After all, he is the god of fire who brings good luck to families and deceased people.

2024年11月19日 · Japanese masks are deeply symbolic, each crafted for a specific role in traditional performances, rituals, and festivals. These masks are not mere props; they hold profound meaning and embody specific characters, emotions, or supernatural forces. Below are some of the most iconic types of Japanese masks, along with their purposes and symbolic ...