Or be whoever else you want! Hello Kitty, Ompanwan (bottom left—Japanese kids LOVE him), Thomas the Train…all fair game! Part of the mame maki fun was getting to wear a scary mask, so I’m not sure if these are a holiday-specific derivative of that, or if they’re just part of general festivity. Either way, so fun and colorful!

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him
Florida to Canada, Eh?
Cherry Blossoms 2016!
Yes, Deer
I know of a certain little boy who would love one of thse Thomas masks…which one did you wear?
What a lot has been happening! I love all these cultural festivities and activities, Marigirl, you really bring them alive!
I love hello kitty! I would have worn that one
Neat photo composition! I remember plastic masks from my childhood – I always liked how they smelled, for some reason.