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Daruma Daishi Screams

Hakuko Tonosaki

NHK Educational

NHK Educational
Tokyo, Japan

Part of the charm of Nebuta is the striking expressions of the figures portrayed on the floats. Their eerie expressions are meant to drive away evil spirits.
Lengths of wire are used to create these expressions.

Details

  • Title: Daruma Daishi Screams
  • Creator: Hakuko Tonosaki
  • Original Source: Aomori City Hall Nebuta Executive Committee(2015)

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