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[davidstanleytravel]

During a Namahage reenactment at the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum on the Oga Peninsula near Akita, Japan, a pair of demonic ogres are placated with sake and food. The aim is to promote health, good luck, and an abundant crop of cereals.

[davidstanleytravel]

Reenactments of Namahage folklore rituals involving orges take place at the Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum beside the Namahage Museum on the Oga Peninsula near Akita, Japan.