"Namahage" end-of-year rituals in Akita Pref.

"Namahage" end-of-year rituals in Akita Pref.

A man (R) pours sake for "Namahage" who visited his house in Oga in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 31, 2016. Wearing a demon-like mask and a costume made of straw, Namahage are considered divine messengers bringing blessings to people by visiting houses in the area every New Year's Eve, yelling and telling children they have to behave themselves in a tradition designated as one of Japan's important intangible cultural assets. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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