Fukuoka shrine installs giant 'Otafuku' masks for good luck

Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka City of Japan has installed large decorative masks at its gates ahead of the last day of winter on the Japanese traditional calendar.

A Shrine began adorning the gates with the giant Otafuku masks 63 years ago. The lucky female face was made with Japanese washi paper on a wood frame.

The mask is over five meters tall and five meters wide. The decorations will remain in place until 15th February.