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Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum and Namahage Museum

Akita · · Art & Crafts

Japanese name: 男鹿真山伝承館・なまはげ館

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WHAT TO DOOga Shinzan Folklore Museum and Namahage Museum

The Namahage of Oga. It presents the techniques for making the straw garments and masks, and the New Year's Eve ritual.

WHEREAkita

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Overview

The Namahage of Oga. It presents the techniques for making the straw garments and masks, and the New Year's Eve ritual.

Key facts

Field：Folk techniques, straw crafts

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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