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Shishimai

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Also Known As

獅子舞

About Shishimai

Also known as: 獅子舞

Japanese Lion Dance. Generally performed during the Japanese New Year and on Buddha's Birthday, or as part of noh and kabuki performances.

The shishimai costume usually features a red lacquered wooden (or plastic) mask with visible teeth, white hair and a green "robed" body. The "robe" section sometimes has swirly wind/cloud patterns done in white.

The lion Noh Mask worn by Hata No Kokoro is the same mask as the shishimai mask.

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