Shojo Mask yoroboshi a few practitioners in Japan

a few practitioners in Japan and around the world performed it

Monkeys (猿) are believed to be demon quellers - the word for monkey

Japan's most famous chimeric monster

Monkeys mirror humans in passions and characteristics – they are calculating and intelligent but incredibly playful and pleasure-seeking

Shojo Mask yoroboshi a few practitioners in JapanTraditional Japanese Shojo Mask Description Shjo () the spirit of the red haired sea maiden, embodiment of joy, and the intoxicating spirit of sake. Among the most beloved masks in the Noh repertoire, the Shojo is instantly recognizable by the cascading crimson hair, golden eyes, and the gentle smile that seems to shift between bliss and longing depending on the angle of the light. This is the mask of a being who dances with abandon on the moonlit