Last October 5, my host family, the Handa's, invited me and Sima to join them on a day trip to Oga City in the mid-western part of Akita Prefecture. It is a beautiful coastal town just an hour drive from Akita City. The Handa Family is a typical close-knit Japanese family. They have two adorable little girls. Our first stop was Namahage Museum, which featured the Namahage Festival Performance. Namahage is a festival said to have originated as a ritual for cleansing people's souls, and for blessing the new year.
Our next stop was Nyudo Cape, which offered an amazing view of the Sea of Japan. Finally, we went to Gao Aquarium. We saw tons of marine creatures! I was very ecstatic to see a polar bear, penguin and seal. They were all so cute!
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