Kitsune Mask oni The dance allegedly comes from

The dance allegedly comes from two Chinese folklore myths

Each event differs in each area of Japan

It is said that they represent the twelve healing vows of the medicine buddha

Traditional Iron Japanese Hannya Mask

Kitsune Mask oni The dance allegedly comes fromJapanese Kitsune Mask In Japanese, Kitsune () means fox. Foxes play a giant role in Japanese folklore they are both loved and feared by the Japanese people. The Kitsune of Japan can be divided into two types. Kami or Spirit Kitsune, which are considered benevolent beings who serve as messenger to Inari, the Shinto Fortune for rice. As rice was the main currency in Japan for much of its inception, it is sacred for the Japanese, and homage is paid to