+Kakashi (カカシ) are traditional Japanese [scarecrows](/wiki/scarecrow), often crafted from straw and old clothing. Standing silent watch in [rice fields](/wiki/rice_field), they act as guardians, protecting vital crops from foraging birds and animals.
+## See also
+- [Japanese Culture](/wiki/japanese_culture)
+- [Agriculture](/wiki/agriculture)
+- [Folk Art](/wiki/folk_art)