Gigaku is a traditional Japanese performing art that originated in China and was introduced to Japan during the 7th century
capturing the fierce look and strength of the Agyo
each mask is crafted to capture the details and fierce expression of the oni mask
including Suwa-taisha Shrine (Suwa City
His name means "serving one's thoughts
Uchidenokozuchi (Lucky Hammer) Hyotokko Gigaku is a traditional JapaneseTraditional Japanese Uchide no kozuchi Description Uchide no kozuchi (), is a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for. This hammer is also translated into "magic wishing mallet," "lucky hammer," and "the mallet of fortune." In popular belief, the magic wooden hammer is held in the hand of the deity Daikoku ten, who is represented as figurines, statues, netsukes, and in architecture in Japanese culture. Material Metal