Hyottoko & Okame

Hyottoko and Okame are a beloved pair of comic masks from Japanese folk tradition. Hyottoko, with his puckered mouth and lopsided eyes, is the mischievous fire-tender whose exaggerated expression brings laughter and wards off misfortune. Okame, with her round cheeks and serene smile, embodies good fortune, warmth, and domestic happiness. Together they appear in festivals, kagura dances, and New Year celebrations, carrying centuries of wishes for prosperity and joy.