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Akita· Oga
Namahage — Demon Folklore & New Year Rituals
Namahage are demon-gods from Oga Peninsula folklore, part of Akita's New Year traditions since the Edo period. They wear…
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Updated Jun 2026
Akita· Oga
Shinzan Shrine — Namahage Costume Rituals
Shinzan Shrine (真山神社) in Oga Peninsula is the spiritual home of the Namahage tradition, where ritual demon costumes are…
Shinzan ShrineNamahageSedo Festival+3
Updated Jun 2026