ANA introduces Winter Akita with Japanese hospitality

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Odate (Japan), Jan 31 (ANI): All Nippon Airways recently introduced popular sightseeing places of winter Akita- the capital of Akita prefecture in Tohuku region of Japan, which is well known for culture and traditions. Odate City is famous as the birthplace of Akita dog and there are many facilities related to Akita dog here. Akita Dog Museum is also one of them. It displays a range of artifacts and materials relating to the history of Akita dogs. It was built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Akita Dog Preservation Society and is the only museum in the world dedicated to Japanese dog. Close to the museum is Akita Dog Kennel. “Itay Angel” is an Akita Dog breeder from Israel. He got his first Akita dog 19 years ago. Drawn by the dog's physique he moved to a new place here in Odate city four years ago, to breed Akita Dog. Another famous culture of the region is “Namahage”. It is a local event that is well known all over the country. During the dark hours of December 31 or January 15, ogres walk from house to house calling, “Are there any kids not listening to their parents lecture?” For the people of Oga, Namahage are divine spirits that bring good health and bountiful harvest from the field, mountain, and sea for the upcoming year. The home that welcomes Namahage, ancient rites of hospitality are observed to provide sake and food for the ogres. Namahage Museum located in Oga city is the best place to learn about the tradition and history of Namahage. 3 to 4 times a week, master carver, “Ishikawa Senshu” comes to the museum where visitor can watch him at work making mask. There are also 150 ogre masks and costumes used in past events. Many kinds of Namahage are very impressive. There are still many interesting spots in Akita Prefecture with unique history and culture that attracts many people.

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