Men's Hyottoko Tee
The Hyottoko mask, with its comical, puckered mouth and playful expression, has roots in Japanese folklore and is believed by some to trace back to the legend of Hyoutokusu; a boy born with a strange, contorted face and a unique ability – he could create gold from his belly button! Outside of the Iwate Prefecture, Hyottoko is said to depict a simpleton who was tasked with blowing the flames to maintain the communal fire, resulting in his face becoming permanently distorted. The word “Hyottoko” combines the words hyo, meaning "fire," and otoko, meaning "man.”
Either way, the character Hyottoko has since become associated with humor, good fortune and prosperity, and the mask remains popular at festivals, bringing joy and laughter to those who see it.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce
The Hyottoko mask, with its comical, puckered mouth and playful expression, has roots in Japanese folklore and is believed by some to trace back to the legend of Hyoutokusu; a boy born with a strange, contorted face and a unique ability – he could create gold from his belly button! Outside of the Iwate Prefecture, Hyottoko is said to depict a simpleton who was tasked with blowing the flames to maintain the communal fire, resulting in his face becoming permanently distorted. The word “Hyottoko” combines the words hyo, meaning "fire," and otoko, meaning "man.”
Either way, the character Hyottoko has since become associated with humor, good fortune and prosperity, and the mask remains popular at festivals, bringing joy and laughter to those who see it.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce
The Hyottoko mask, with its comical, puckered mouth and playful expression, has roots in Japanese folklore and is believed by some to trace back to the legend of Hyoutokusu; a boy born with a strange, contorted face and a unique ability – he could create gold from his belly button! Outside of the Iwate Prefecture, Hyottoko is said to depict a simpleton who was tasked with blowing the flames to maintain the communal fire, resulting in his face becoming permanently distorted. The word “Hyottoko” combines the words hyo, meaning "fire," and otoko, meaning "man.”
Either way, the character Hyottoko has since become associated with humor, good fortune and prosperity, and the mask remains popular at festivals, bringing joy and laughter to those who see it.
Please note: our tees are all made-to-order and orders typically take 10-14 business days to produce