1:00 – 7:30 p.m.
| 17F | JAM17 SPACE EAST |
|---|---|
| JAM17 SPACE WEST | |
| 2F | FIRST STAGE |
Free admission
Served as the fourth MC for the children’s English program Eigo de Asobo on NHK Educational TV.
Her recorded voice has been used for English announcements on trains nationwide. As a voice actor, ring announcer, sports commentator, singer, and member of the comedy duo High Calories, she is active in a variety of fields.
Broadcast writer, PR Media Producer for Akita Prefecture
In addition to serving as the Oga City Tourism Ambassador and the ambassador for Sakihokore（Premium rice）,’ he have also produced numerous Japanese variety shows, including ‘Mecha×2 Iketeru!’
Approx. 45-minute sessions from 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. / fee: Free / 6 participants per session
We accept reservations via PassMarket on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply and pay via PassMarket.
URL: https://passmarket.yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/026e0nnxxf441.html#detail
Please be at the Namahage Craft Workshop area at JAM17 SPACE WEST (17th floor) at least five minutes before your session begins.
*You need a Yahoo! JAPAN ID to purchase a ticket.
*You can only apply for one of the sessions (1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 4:30 p.m.).
*Children under the age of three cannot participate for safety reasons.
*Children aged six and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
*Each reservation slot allows one person to create one piece. (If you wish to create one piece as a pair, please apply and pay for one person and indicate the number of participants in the application questionnaire.)
*Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of participants is limited, so please apply early if you are interested.
*For cancellations, please refer to PassMarket.
*Receive your gift at the information booth at the entrance to JAM17 WEST (17th floor).
*Please understand that we only have a limited number of gifts.
*Receive your towel at the information booth at the entrance to JAM17 WEST (17th floor).
*Please understand that we only have a limited number of towels.
What is the Namahage ritual of Oga?
“Raiho-shin, ritual visits of deities in masks and costumes ,”
a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage that was designated in 2018.
「Oga no Namahage」 On New Year’s Eve, men from each village dressed as Namahage visit homes in the district while shouting out whether there are any crying babies or misbehaving children. For the people of Oga, the Namahage are deities who visit at the end of the year to admonish laziness, and bear tidings of good health, good harvests, and products from the mountains and oceans.
Namahage Museum
Boasts an amazing collection of over 150 Namahage masks of various designs that were actually used in Oga. The Namahage Densho Hall presents the Namahage rituals and customs that continue to this day in Oga, along with the spirit of those who preserve the tradition. In the hall, visitors can watch “An evening with the Namahage ,” a short documentary film about the Namahage ritual of Oga that takes place on New Year’s Eve. Another feature is the demonstration of Namahage mask hand-carving by Senshu Ishikawa, who is currently the world’s only Namahage mask sculptor.
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Namahage Sedo Festival
The Namahage Sedo Festival is a tourist event that combines the Saito Festival, a Shinto ritual that takes place on January 3 each year at Shinzan Shrine in Kitaura, Oga, with the traditional Namahage ritual of Oga. It is one of the major winter festivals of the Oga Peninsula. The festival features various events that offer visitors a majestic and otherworldly experience, such as the lighting of a Sedo bonfire in the grounds of Shinzan Shrine, reenactments of the traditional Namahage ritual of Oga that takes place on New Year’s Eve, Namahage-Daiko drumming, and Namahage Descending from the Mountain.
MORENamahage-Daiko
Namahage-Daiko is a new type of local folk entertainment unique to Oga that combines Oga’s Namahage with traditional Japanese taiko drumming. Oga Hot Spring Village is the only place in the world where regular Namahage-Daiko drumming shows are held. It is so impressive that people say it is worth visiting Oga just to watch the Namahage-Daiko drumming show. Watch the show up close in Shinjuku Kabukicho for a one-of-a-kind experience of emotion and excitemen
Performer: Onga
A taiko drum group formed by local youths. Based in Oga Hot Spring Village, each group member is active in community activities alongside their respective jobs to revitalize their hometown, Oga. They perform original pieces themed around the culture and legends of the Oga Peninsula, expressing a unique worldview through a fusion of the Namahage’s power and Japanese taiko drumming.
- Michi-no-Eki Oga “Ogare” Ogare boasts an array of freshly caught seafood and locally grown vegetables. It also offers a variety of souvenirs, such as Namahage merchandise and processed food made from local ingredients. Michi-no-Eki Oga “Ogare”
- Ishiyaki (local cuisine) Ishiyaki is made by putting fresh seafood, seaweed, and other ingredients in a cedar pail and then dropping a red-hot stone in it. Ishiyaki is a local specialty inspired by the spirit of hospitality passed down by the people of Oga. Guests can enjoy witnessing a dynamic cooking technique that uses a red-hot stone to rapidly boil the ingredients. Oganavi
- Mt. Kanpuzan Listed as one of the 100 Grassland Villages to be Preserved for the Future . A low mountain at 355 meters above sea level, covered with green grassland. The rotating observatory at the top offers a panoramic view of not only the Oga Peninsula but also the mountains beyond. Oganavi
- Nyudozaki Lighthouse A cape situated in the northwestern tip of the Oga Peninsula, at latitude 40°N. The cape offers a magnificent view of the Sea of Japan, and is also a popular sunset spot listed in the Japan Sunset Best 100 . The lighthouse is adorned with distinctive stripes and is one of only 16 lighthouses in Japan that tourists can climb. Oganavi
- Oga Aquarium GAO Among its main attractions is the large water tank inspired by Oga’s ocean. You can see sandfish, one of the iconic symbols of Akita, as well as seals, penguins, and other sea creatures. In particular, “Gota” the polar bear is a favorite among children. Oga Aquarium GAO
- Hydrangea of Unshoji Temple Listed in the “Must see views 2017 of Japan .” Over 1500 hydrangeas, which originate from just one plant, turn the garden into a blue carpet during full blossom season. Oganavi
- Babahera®
Elderly women (baba in Akita dialect) can be seen selling ice cream by the roadside, preparing each one with their masterful spatula skills. The name Babahera comes from baba and hera (spatula).
*Babahera is a registered trademark of the company Shindo Reika LLC .
Oganavi
- Godzilla Rock A rock resembling the monster Godzilla that is situated in a rocky area known as Shiosezaki. It looks like Godzilla is roaring at the sea when the sun sets behind the rock. Oganavi
Transport information
Traveling to Akita/Oga by train or Shinkansen
Akita Shinkansen Komachi
Tokyo – Akita 15 round trips/day Approx. 4 hours
Sendai – Akita 1 round trip/day Approx. 2.5 hours
Akita – Oga (JR Oga Line)
Akita – Oga 15 round trips/day Approx. 1 hour
Flying to Akita/Oga
Akita Airport
Tokyo (Haneda)
JAL/ANA 9 flights/day (regular schedule) 65 minutes
Sapporo (New Chitose)
ANA 2 flights/day (regular schedule) 55 minutes
Sapporo (Okadama)
JAL 2 flights/day (regular schedule) 65 minutes
Osaka (Itami)
JAL/ANA 6 flights/day (regular schedule) 80 minutes
Nagoya (Chubu Centrair)
ANA 2 flights/day (regular schedule) 85 minutes
Odate-Noshiro Airport
Tokyo (Haneda)
ANA 3 flights/day (regular schedule) Approx. 70 minutes