Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) (獅子舞)

"Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) (獅子舞) is one a traditional Japanese performing arts in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to festival music

Omoikane (思兼 or 思金) is the Shinto god of wisdom and intelligence

returning light to the world

tearing and/ or stains

including earthquakes

Shishimai Gashira karasu tengu "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) (獅子舞)Traditional Wooden Japanese Shishimai Gashira Description Shishimai is one of the traditional events held at New Year in various places in Japan. Each event differs in each area of Japan. "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) () is one a traditional Japanese performing arts in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to festival music. Participants wear the Shishimai lion's head made of wood or paper. It is said that if Shishimai bites