This story is performed in a Kagura (Japanese play)
Sarudahiko no Mikoto (猿田彦命) is featured in the Kagura dance Sarudahikonomikoto no mai (猿田彦命の舞)
they are always grouped in a protective circle around Yakushi Nyorai
Gigaku was primarily performed at the imperial court and was associated with religious ceremonies and festivals
Traditional Japanese Okina Mask
Uchidenokozuchi szie80 This story is performed inTraditional Japanese Uchide no kozuchi Description Uchide no kozuchi (), is a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for. This hammer is also translated into "magic wishing mallet," "lucky hammer," and "the mallet of fortune." In popular belief, the magic wooden hammer is held in the hand of the deity Daikoku ten, who is represented as figurines, statues, netsukes, and in architecture in Japanese culture. Material Metal