Get to Know Your Local Yokai

Name: Namahage
Pronunciation: (NAH-mah HAH-gay)
English Name: Literally, “The Blister-Peeler”
Gender: Male (red) or female (blue)
Height: Approximately 6 ft. (180cm)
Habitat: Alpine regions in Akita Prefecture
Abundance: Prevalent
Offensive Weapons: Wide-bladed farm knife or machete
Photographed by: Hiroko, February 9, 2008 (Namahage Festival)

Comments

[Maki]

Heh heh. You forgot to mention: sometimes seen in women's baths trying to grope the clientèle.
http://news.goo.ne.jp/article/asahi/nation/K2008012903880.html