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The Big Namahage Statues

Oga, Japan

Two ogres stand guard at the Oga Visitor Center. 

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The Statues of Namahage are located at the entrance of Oga Peninsula, Akita. They are the main feature of the Oga Visitor’s Center. The height of the statue is 49 feet (15 meters) tall. Namahage is the famous Ogre of Akita prefecture.

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