Demon’s At the Doorstop in North Japan’s Namahage Festival in Akita
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I haven't attended a Japanese festival really (the closest I've come is watching summer fireworks over Lake Fuji Kawaguchi wearing a yukata), but this is my favourite! Although maybe grandpa overdid it a little bit with his grandson 😅. I loved how brave and righteous his granddaughter was! And what a cool surprise when you turned out to be one of the namahage! I hope you get to go all in next year 😊
what an odd life lesson to pass on "When you dress as a demon to terrify children, make sure you wear loose fitting shoes."
That little boy will no doubt second guess every bad decision in the coming year 😅
OMG I’m so jealous. I love Japanese folklore (I have an oni no nenbutsu tattoo) and one of my best experiences was visiting the Namahage museum (unfortunately we arrived a day too late for the February festival). We attended a reenactment of a Namahage visit which was amazing. The best thing though, and I know this makes me a bad person, was watching videos from the 80s where the guys really scared the bijesus out of the local kids 😅 one of the local artisans made me a Namahage mask while I was there. It’s my favourite souvenir from my time living in Japan.
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quinlin being the worst nightmare of japanese children is hilarious and ironically fitting
Traumatising children as part of twisted Japanese folklore, so funny, har har ! The drunker You get the scarier You are. How hilarious.
Quinlan, we enjoy your explanations of the traditions and lore! Matt Surrey.
So scary!
Tipsy Sake should sponsor this
This is so fun, what a wild experience to have under your belt! And the opportunity to do it again and hone your act!