Statements (114)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
New Year celebrations
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| gptkbp:depicted_in |
local festivals
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| gptkbp:features |
traditional masks
Oni masks |
| gptkbp:has_variants |
different regions of Japan
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
in local traditions
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Namahage
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| gptkbp:includes |
drumming and chanting
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| gptkbp:influences |
local tourism
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| gptkbp:involves |
ritualistic visits to homes
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| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Ninjutsu gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:organization Folkloric figure Symbol of tradition Seasonal character Traditional Japanese custom |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:festival
Community identity Family gatherings seasonal changes Rituals and ceremonies winter solstice rituals |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Local communities local residents food and drink Families and children parades and processions the winter season Various regions of Japan Dance and performance Oga City various towns in Akita |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
Loud shouting and drum beating
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| gptkbp:is_considered |
a tourist attraction
a form of cultural expression Be a protector of children Be a cultural ambassador. Bring blessings and ward off evil a community bonding activity a rite of passage for boys |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
anthropologists
local history books various cultural studies |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
Cultural exhibitions
Japanese media Local folklore stories |
| gptkbp:is_incorporated_in |
school curricula
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:historical_event
|
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Community gatherings
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
Community involvement
Interactive performances Unique costumes Storytelling and folklore Ritualistic behavior |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:Local_customs
Seasonal changes agricultural practices local legends spiritual beliefs Cultural preservation efforts Agricultural festivals |
| gptkbp:is_observed_in |
community events
tourists and locals alike families and children. |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
Winter festivities
A seasonal visitor Fearsome yet benevolent |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
Local festivals
A guardian spirit Parades and processions |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkb:Namahage_Festival local folklore Local legends cultural heritage tourism Cultural rituals regional identity Cultural heritage of Japan Japanese New Year celebrations Japanese cultural practices Japanese New Year traditions Akita culture |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
cultural organizations
social media campaigns |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its unique costumes
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| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:mythological_figure
Japanese New Year traditions |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
art and literature
Statues and art |
| gptkbp:is_said_to_have |
Bring good luck
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
protection against evil spirits
Harvest and good fortune |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Akita_Prefecture
Oga, Akita Prefecture, Japan |
| gptkbp:performed_by |
gptkb:community_gatherings
local festivals local performers Winter solstice celebrations a theatrical performance Men dressed as Namahage men dressed as demons |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to scare children into good behavior
|
| gptkbp:religion |
Scare children into being good
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the arrival of good fortune
|
| gptkbp:tradition |
Visiting homes
|
| gptkbp:training |
cultural education programs
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Akita_Prefecture
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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