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S4·E4 Namahage New Year's Rite

Episode
Season 4, Episode 4
Air Date
February 5, 2013
Runtime
28 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 5, 2013 28 min
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Synopsis

On this "Journeys in Japan" our reporter Deborah Ten experiences the rings in the New Year in northern Japan. She visits Oga Peninsula, in Akita Prefecture, to see an unusual New Year's Eve rite. During the folk ritual, known as namahage, demon-like incarnations of the mountain gods go from home to home in the Oga area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 4 of Journeys in Japan air?

Season 4, Episode 4 ('Namahage New Year's Rite') originally aired on February 5, 2013.

How long is Season 4 Episode 4 ('Namahage New Year's Rite')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.

What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 4 Episode 4?

On this "Journeys in Japan" our reporter Deborah Ten experiences the rings in the New Year in northern Japan. She visits Oga Peninsula, in Akita Prefecture, to see an unusual New Year's Eve rite. During the folk ritual, known as namahage, demon-like incarnations of the mountain gods go from home to ...

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