Female and male Namahage deities of the mountain.

Our tour guide really got into explaining the Namahage story.....

Even in April there were still patches of snow.

Carver making Namahage masks from cedar.

There were many young men who dressed as Namahage deities.

Nice, warming fire as we went into the home for the performance.

One of the scary actors who told the story.

Rice fields in Akita, waiting to be planted.

Akita uses many windmills as well as solar and thermal heat to generate power.

Akita,Japan

April 6 in Japan ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

Akita is known for its snow, its beautiful women and the Akita dog. Also, rice products from its rice fields and the Namahage powerful deities that live on the mountain (trolls). We visited the Namahuge Museum where we saw terrified children being scared by these deities/trolls who chase away bad luck and evil spirits. Next, we experienced their loud stomps and loud angry voices in a performance that captured their annual visits. Next we were treated to a 360 degree view of the surrounding area.Read more