Japanese Fox Mask

Anusuya Mukherjee
Sep 16, 2022 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Apr 16, 2021
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Kids will love this free printable Japanese fox mask coloring pages resource. Japan, being a country with a rich history, has a large variety of festivals.

Kitsune masks are worn in these festivals and are quite popular all across the globe. Also known as the fox masks, Kitsune are regarded as gods.


Inari Ōkami is the God of foxes and agriculture. In Japanese culture, foxes are believed to possess spirits and thus are regarded as intelligent creatures. Fox masks have the physical outline of a face of a fox, and they are worn by the people to pay their tribute to the Gods.

One famous Japanese festival is held during the harvesting season, which takes place between August and November. These helpful sheets can also be used to learn more about Japanese fox masks offering the kids a chance to know more interesting facts about them!

Did you know? There are nine types of fox masks, namely the Hahakistue, Gin-Tenko, Kinki, Hakuko, Tenko, Water Fox, Ryuko, Samurai Fox and the Jiko.

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