History

Decouvrez les secrets du masque Hyottoko, figure comique et divinite du feu du folklore japonais. Plongez dans ses origines, son symbolisme et son artisanat.

Symbol of wisdom and master of the oceans, discover the legend of the Ryū (Japanese Dragon). Feng Shui placement tips and history of the god Ryūjin. Daiyokai craftsmanship.

"Am I beautiful?" Delve into the terrifying legend of the Kuchisake-onna. Discover the story of the slit-mouthed woman and our exclusive articulated mask that comes to life for your horror cosplays.

She is as beautiful as she is deadly. Discover the tragic legend of the Yuki-Onna, the winter spirit who freezes lost travelers, and the story of her broken promise.

A traditional Japanese tattoo, called Irezumi (入れ墨, "inserting ink") or Horimono (彫り物, "carved thing"), is a codified body composition covering large areas by integrating Japanese mythological motifs (dragons, demons, koi fish) into a continuous background of waves, clouds, and wind. Unlike Western tattooing where motifs are isolated, Irezumi forms a unique narrative fresco that follows the wearer's musculature.

Why should you color the eye of this Japanese doll? Discover the secret of the Daruma, the ancestral tool used by the Japanese to keep their resolutions and never give up.

The samurai's face is not made of flesh, but of iron. It is often called Menpo, but did you know that it is not...

Oni, Hannya, Kitsune... Beyond aesthetics, what do these faces mean? Discover the history of Japanese masks and how Daiyokai reinvents this folklore through modern craftsmanship.