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Usobuki (Noh mask)

Prototype of fire man (Hyottoko). Taking a breath with pursed mouth.

There is a means of keeping discharging a sin to clean mind and body.

Name from that the mouth is pointed snout looks to whistle.

Fire man (Hyottoko) represents a figure that is blowing the Hifukidake.

Also known as fire God.

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