Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu including earthquakes

including earthquakes

Omoikane (思兼 or 思金) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence

Onnamen (女面) [Female Masks] represent women

the mask embodies dignity and divinity as a god

Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu including earthquakesTraditional Wooden Japanese Shishimai Gashira Description Shishimai is one of the traditional events held at New Year in various places in Japan. Each event differs in each area of Japan. "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) () is one a traditional Japanese performing arts in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to festival music. Participants wear the Shishimai lion's head made of wood or paper. It is said that if Shishimai bites