Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota book Traditional Japanese Agyo Mask

Traditional Japanese Agyo Mask

Traditional Wooded Japanese Hannya Mask

Korobase ( 崑崙八仙) depicts cranes in Bugaku

Before Buddhism came to Japan

Both are worshipped together in November’s Tori-no-ichi (Cock Market) festival where their masks are worn and people have wide bamboo rake to ‘rake in fortune’

Susanoo-no-Mikoto Mask by Kiyomi Yokota book Traditional Japanese Agyo MaskTraditional Japanese Susanoo no Mikoto Mask Description Susanno no Miikoto () is the kami (god) of the sea and storm, and one of the most significant in Japanese mythology. Legend is Susanno was born when the god Izanagi washed his nose. He is the younger brother of Amaterasu, the sun goddess and ancestress of the Japanese imperial line. After feuding with his sister, Susanno was thrown out of heaven. When he descended to earth, he found a couple who