Why are there many masks in Japanese culture?

Mask is a worldwide cultural phenomenon, which represents the self-portrait of a nation and the cultural epitome of a country. Japan, which is adjacent to China, is a big mask country. Its variety and excellent production skills have long been recognized by the world.

Japanese people have accumulated a lot of achievements in mask research. Whether in bookstores, libraries, museums or shrines, amazing mask books and masks can be seen everywhere.

According to archaeological data, Japanese masks made of shells and clay existed as early as 1600 BC, but in the later development, they were gradually influenced by foreign cultures, especially China culture. Many Japanese masks come from China, and the famous "Warrior Lanling" mask comes from China Music and Dance. According to legend, Gao Changgong, Warrior Lanling in the Northern Qi Dynasty, looks like a woman. He thinks that he is not terrible, not strong enough to threaten the enemy, so he wears a mask when fighting. So there are many masks in Japanese culture, and a large part of them come from China.