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Hyottoko
EntityQ795293· pop 10· linked from 11 articles

thumb|A 19th century carved nut, depicting the mask of Hyottoko

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Within Vinony's link graph, Hyottoko is referenced by 11 other articles, and connects out to International Standard Book Number, Zen and Iwate Prefecture.

Vinony files it under Japanese folk art, Japanese legendary creatures and Masks in Asia.

Its subject is documented across 9 Wikipedia language editions.

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  • History
  • Television episode
  • Traditional dance
  • ''Otafuku''
  • References
  • External links

thumb|A 19th century carved nut, depicting the mask of Hyottoko

is a comical Japanese character, portrayed through the use of a mask. His mouth is puckered and skewed to one side. Some masks have different eye sizes between the left and right eyes. He is often wearing a scarf around his head (usually white with blue dots). There is a similar character for women called or .

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