Namahage Sedo Festival
The Namahage Sedo Festival recreates the winter tradition of demon-like Namahage visiting shrines and homes, known as one of Japan's three strangest festivals.
13–15 Feb 2027Exact date not confirmed yetOga · AkitaMatsuri: Traditional Japanese Festivals
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