Ok, I've seen this thing THREE times now, so...

WHAT'S WITH THE HAT?

You know, the one Ranma-chan wears when she goes with Akane and catches all 
the fish (and pirahna).  Kinda sits on the back side of the head, looks like 
a face with the lips extended:
    -----
   | o o |
   |  O  |
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I saw Ranma wear this and wondered why (s)he got dressed up with hat and 
all...

THEN I saw it again!  In Dragon Half the King is wearing one in the closing 
credits.  And I think I saw ita again in Oh My Goddess, again worn by a guy.

I understand it's some type of traditional headgear for a festival or party 
or something.  But is it a guy's hat (haven't seen a girl wear it (Ranma-chan 
excluded, because she's really a he)), or anyone's hat?  What is it?

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