Hyottoko Mask Horihito Shintoism was the central belief

Shintoism was the central belief system in Japan that focused on ritual practice

Artist/Carver: 照山刀

This is considered as one of the possible name of the origin of Hyottoko

The Tengu are said to live in the mountains of Japan

Hyottoko Mask Horihito Shintoism was the central beliefTraditional 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