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Namahage event by city staff

Namahage event by city staff

Event Overview

A traditional event held every New Year's Eve in almost the entire Oka Peninsula. Young people wearing covers called kede (Kera) made of straw and hemp on a demon-like surface said, "I like lazy people. I go around the houses with a strange voice, saying," I don't know what to say. "" Namahage "is respectfully treated as a messenger of the god of age, and prays for the five riches of the coming year and the security of the family. From 12:30 in front of JR Oga Station, events such as Namahage's kneading and Namahage drums will be held.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Oga City Hall to JR Oga Station
  • Address:   
  • Oga, Akita
  • PublicTransportation:   
JR Oga Station → 1 minute walk (Oga Station)
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0185-24-9125 (Oga City General Affairs Division General Affairs Group)
  • Parking Number:   
100 units/free

Event Period

  • Tue December 31, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Enodal, annual event

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