Hyottoko (火男) is a comical Japanese character, portrayed through the use of a mask. he origin of the name comes from "fire" (火, hi) and "man" (男, otoko), because the character is blowing fire with a bamboo pipe, hence the shape of the mouth.
Tengu masks are often depicted as deity creatures having bright red faces and extended noses. Okame is a plain-faced woman, featured together here with the Tengu as a symbol of being brothers.
Noumen are Japanese masks used in the Nou theater and worn by the main actor Shite and his companion Tsure. Noh masks Noumen developed in the 14 and 15c contemporaneously with the narrative dance dramas of Sarugaku-no-nou today known simply as Nou.
Sometimes we look in the mirror and we see not our self but a different person. We wear masks that changes depending from the situation. Have you ever stop for a second to understand what is the mask that you are wearing?
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Have you ever felt alone when surrounded by many people? What was the mask that you were wearing in that moment? Or maybe you like to be the center of the attention? Kami in the crowd is an illustration that tries to answer to these questions.
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A samurai has to adapt to any situation. He is the right person at the right place. Leaving the path of the warrior for the most tasty bowl of ramen is the only choice! Itadakimasu!
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