Uchide no Kozuchi (Large) oni graceful movements that bring life

graceful movements that bring life to the radiant joy of the mask

Each event differs in each area of Japan

The dancers create a square and do a slow

hunters of sinners

Uchide no Kozuchi (Large) oni graceful movements that bring lifeTraditional 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