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february 17 – may 31, 2009

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  • …Mr. Dob?
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  • …Jikokkun?
  • …Koumokkun?
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Who is...

...TAMON-KUN?

The original iconography of Tamon-Kun, “he who hears all,” is to protect the north and answer the prayers for the safety of the sacred places.

This figure can be considered a modern-day version of Tamonten.