Kojyo Mask shishimai living room

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whose story has been told since the Heike Monogatari of the 12th century

You may have seen a hannya mask tattoo or read about its long history in traditional Japanese Noh theater

but his purpose is to transform anger into salvation

embodies the powerful emotions and story behind one of the world's most captivating and well-known masks

Kojyo Mask shishimai living roomTraditional Wooden Japanese Kojyo Mask Description The Kojyo () mask is just one example of the many different types of masks used by the traditional Japanese actors of Noh theater. Noh performances are very stylized representations of traditional and well known stories developed in Japan during the 14th century. The actor wears the Kojo () mask, portraying the old man in the first part of "Takasago" and in other Noh plays. In the play's second part,