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"Nohmen" came to Nihonbashi (City Sampo Part 3)

[Marsha Horiuchi of Edo] July 4, 2015 14:00

Do you know the face that you put on your face when you dance Noh?

 
Now, turn west at Nihonbashi Maruzen and go to "Tanaka Yaesu Gallery".
"Histo Iwasaki Koki Memorial Noh / Kyogen Painting Exhibition" will be held until July 6th.

  
A scary face, a gentle woman's face, a smiley old man, a foolish face, Daikoku and
You may have time to rest your mind without getting tired of watching.
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Noh is said to have started in the Muromachi period, and it seems that Noh masks have a long history.
Each side reflects the heart of a person (called "Omote") is made of cypress.
It is a work that is carved three-dimensionally, painted with chalk, and takes several months to create it.

 
When viewed from various angles, you can see a different expression, and enjoy the emotions and emotions of humans.
I think you can see it.

 

If you have time, why don't you stop by?

 

 

By the way, on June 30, I came to the purification of Natsukoshi at Koami Shrine in Ningyocho.
I hope you will be able to spend the next six months again this year.
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