What is Oribe????

Question

I heard its some kind of farting competition

Answer 1

In the Kamakura period (1185–1333), there is an illustrated scroll, that tells of a professional performer of fart dances called Oribe, who tricked his rival into soiling and thus disgracing himself in an attempt to mimick him.


If you are looking for general information on farting in Japan, it was thought to be a way to scare away kappa (mythological Japanese creatures known for pulling people into rivers).

Here is information about farting in Japan through artwork:

Answer 2

Oribe is a type of Japanese pottery most identifiable for its use of green copper glaze and bold painted design. It was the first use of colored stoneware glaze by Japanese potters