Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) jorder Gigaku is a traditional Japanese

Gigaku is a traditional Japanese performing art that originated in China and was introduced to Japan during the 7th century

This is a reference to an old belief that sitting too long by the fire could damage the skin

the Takarabune

Bugaku masks are essential to gagaku and bugaku

Ookuzutama-no-mikoto

Basara Mask (12 Heavenly General) jorder Gigaku is a traditional JapaneseTraditional Japanese Basara Mask Basara () is one of the 12 Heavenly Generals who protect and serve Yakushi Nyorai (the Medicine Buddha). In traditional Japanese sculpture and art, they are always grouped in a protective circle around Yakushi Nyorai. It is said that they represent the twelve healing vows of the medicine buddha, which include, "By my limitless insight and means, may I enable all beings to obtain the necessities of life." Others say the