- Japanese residents clean their homes annually, a tradition extended to a giant tengu mask at Koumarusan Horinji temple.
- The massive wooden tengu mask, weighing approximately 1 ton, was enshrined after locals blamed it for misfortunes in the late 19th century.
- The mask will be on public display from December 31st to January 12th, having been designated a tangible cultural asset.
- The massive wooden tengu mask, weighing approximately 1 ton, was enshrined after locals blamed it for misfortunes in the late 19th century.
- The mask will be on public display from December 31st to January 12th, having been designated a tangible cultural asset.
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Japanese tradition meets ancient artifact! A giant, 1-ton tengu mask at Koumarusan Horinji temple is cleaned annually. Once blamed for misfortune, it's now a cultural asset on display Dec 31-Jan 12. #Japan #tradition #tengu
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251220_04/#summary
Date: Dec. 20, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-20
Created: 2025/12/21 11:40
Updated: 2025/12/21 11:48
Last Read: 2025/12/21 11:48