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Friday, 14 Feb 2020 04:46 PM MYTChuson-ji Buddhist Temple in Hiraizumi was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2011. — Picture by Melanie Chalil

Lined with 300-year-old cedar and cypress trees, the beautifully serene Chuson-ji Buddhist temple is in the town of Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture. Learn about the Oga Peninsula’s rich folk tradition of Namahage, the masked deities who make sure children behave well and houses are spotless. — Picture by Melanie ChalilOne of the most interesting folk traditions you’ll discover in the Oga Peninsula is the demon-like ogre and known as Namahage.

For an immersive experience, the adjoining Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum reenacts a Namahage home visit. Tip: Don’t leave Akita Prefecture without trying Hinai chicken oyakodon, made with a special protected breed of chicken and eggs at Akita Hinaiya Odate Honten, a traditional restaurant located at 21 Omachi in Odate.Nebuta Museum Warasse

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