Namahage
This New Year's Eve ritual is observed throughout Oga; it is such an ancient tradition that no one knows for sure when it began.Namahage in demonic masks and straw garments make the rounds of house in their village. They burst into houses and find young wives and children who are hiding, and tell them to work hard, study hard, and obey their parents or in-laws. The masters of the houses "protect" their family members, affirming that they all behave well. The Namahage are deities who visit villages to celebrate the New Year. This tradition is designated as a national intangible folk culture property.
VENUE DETAILS
- Address
- Wakamimachi, Oga City
- Access
- About a minute walk from JR Funakoshi station
- Inquiry
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0185-24-9141
"Oga City Tourism, Commerce and
Industries Department" - URL
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https://www.namahage.co.jp/namahagekan/namahage.php
Notes
The information listed here is as of the publication and subject to change.
