Series 02: Masks of the Autumn Fair
Suzu
the bon-dance cat
When the drums start after midnight a slim dancer in a gold obi joins the circle, fan held high, a noh mask tied at her temple.
She never misses a step and never leaves the ring before the last drum. Children who watch her feet closely swear she has two tails, both keeping time.
Drawn from the nekomata of Japanese folklore, which is in the public domain. Suzu's design, name and story are original to HOKORA. How we keep designs original
