Certificate of expertise on 'Namahage' folkloric demons

AKITA, Japan - A man holds a certificate of expertise on June 4, 2014, on "Namahage," folkloric demons of Oga, Akita Prefecture, known for their customary frightening New Year's Day visits to children in the northeastern Japan prefecture. The certificate, issued by the city's tourist association, is becoming increasingly difficult to get due to its popularity. (Kyodo)

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